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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(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
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ8 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm XP90

 SZ8 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm XP90 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
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environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than others (159 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (159 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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