Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was revealed 24 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 has external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP60 and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP60 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP60 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 will have an edge in sensor innovation.