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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm XP50

 SZ8 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP50 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the SZ8.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 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 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 220 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $275