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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 5 years prior to the F5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm S8100fd F5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 F5 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm S8100fd F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the F5.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and F5 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and F5.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $100