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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 21 months later than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS8 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm XP200

 ZS8 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP200 ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP200 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the ZS8.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP200 and ZS8.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography advice
66
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
45
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $275