• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F200EXR advantages over Panasonic ZS8

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.6 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.02 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS8 advantages over Fujifilm F200EXR

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 3.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Less shutter lag
    0.24 vs 0.51 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.9 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F100fd

Fujifilm F200EXR
Fujifilm F100fd
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch

Compare Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm F100fd

Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm F100fd
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Fujifilm F100fd

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F200EXR
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F80EXR

Fujifilm F200EXR
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Panasonic ZS8
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Fujifilm F200EXR
Panasonic ZS10
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS10
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Fujifilm F200EXR
Panasonic ZS15
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS15
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

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