Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8
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![Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4800/Fujifilm-S4800-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8/Panasonic-ZS8-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S4800 was released 19 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm S4800 | ZS8 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm S4800
ZS8 | Fujifilm S4800 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm S4800 | ZS8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ZS8.
![Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS8 is 66 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS8.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4800 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4800-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 518 grams (1.14 lbs) | 210 grams (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $229 | $275 |