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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ8 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SZ8 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ8 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the SZ8.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ8 is 52 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
43
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (920g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $275