Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm X10 | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm X10
ZS8 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm X10 | ZS8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and ZS8 is 83 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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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 |