Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 2 years after the SZ8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores versus the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm XP90 | SZ8 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | January 2014 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm XP90
SZ8 | Fujifilm XP90 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm XP90 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the SZ8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and SZ8.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $275 |