Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FH7

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 3 years prior to the FH7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outer 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) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the FH7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH7 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FH7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.