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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 18 months earlier than the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm S8100fd FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FX700 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm S8100fd FX700 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the FX700.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FX700 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FX700
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $399