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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 9 months earlier than the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores versus the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP200 SZ8 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm XP200

 SZ8 Fujifilm XP200 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2013Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP200 SZ8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the SZ8.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and SZ8.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XP200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (159g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
66
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than average (159 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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 300 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $275