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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled at a similar time to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS8 Fujifilm XP30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS8 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the ZS8.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS8.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 165g (0.36 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $275