Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS7

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 6 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm XP150
ZS8 | Fujifilm XP150 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm XP150 | ZS8 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and ZS8.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP150 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205 gr (0.45 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots | 340 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $260 | $275 |