Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm S9800 | SZ8 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S9800
SZ8 | Fujifilm S9800 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm S9800 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |