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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 ZS10 Fujifilm S8500 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 ZS10 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the ZS10.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS10 is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
32
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (219g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
52
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (1104mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
67
 lighter than others in class (219 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (219 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $350