Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years after the ZS8 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS8 is 80 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS8.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.