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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 2 months after the ZS8 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FX90 grades vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FX90 ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic FX90

 ZS8 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS8

 FX90 ZS8 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX90 against the ZS8.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and ZS8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
60
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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lighter than competition (210g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-26 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $227 $275