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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 3 years prior to the 3D1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm S8100fd 3D1 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 3D1 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedNovember 2011January 2009Newer by 34 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm S8100fd 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the 3D1.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and 3D1 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $670