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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 13 months after the SZ8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S9800 SZ8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S9800

 SZ8 Fujifilm S9800 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S9800 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the SZ8.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (159g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (670g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (159 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 300 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $275