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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS8 Fujifilm XP70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the ZS8.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS8.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
65
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $275