Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 [S]ave

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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
BrandFujifilmPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS8600SZ8
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)121100
Width (mm)6527
Height (mm)8160
Weight (g)450159
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1616
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.33
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)81.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundMotion JPEG with monaural audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon8 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical elements / 8 Aspherical surfaces / 1 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 900.0024.00 - 288.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 162.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)3612
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.340.16 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)403
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 100-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2.0
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, TrackingContrast Detect: Face / 9-Area / 1-Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * ISO3200 / 6400 is effective in image size SAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, AverageIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesAdvanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low KeyPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery,Food, Baby1*, Baby2*, Pet*, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.5 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.5 - 3.6m (Tele)Auto ISO: 0.6 - 5.2m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.6m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-80
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type c) hdmi port
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)81.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)40-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410200
Battery form factor3 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 690mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included3 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • fujifilm cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCompact 36x zoom, optical image stabilization, 720p movies.16MP CCD, Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, built-in Wi-FI, USB charging.



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