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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was unveiled 12 months prior to the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S8200 SZ8 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S8200

 SZ8 Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S8200 SZ8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the SZ8.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ8.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competitors (159 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (670g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $275