Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 6 months after the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.