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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and ZS8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 12 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm X10 ZS8 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm X10

 ZS8 Fujifilm X10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm X10 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the ZS8.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS8 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (350g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
60
good battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (350g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than others in class (210 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (350g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-11 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $275