Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and ZS8 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 5 years after the ZS8 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and ZS8 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.