Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm Z37 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm Z37
ZS8 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm Z37 | ZS8 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the ZS8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS8.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 | - | 340 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $275 |