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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 9 months before the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ8 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SZ8 Fujifilm S8400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2013Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S8400W SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the SZ8.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
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 Overall 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 300 images 200 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $275