Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 22 months later than the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the ZS8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS8 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.