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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 18 months later than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm T500 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm T500

 ZS8 Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm T500 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the ZS8.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and ZS8.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $275