Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 15 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS8.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have an advantage in sensor tech.