Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 18 months before the FZ100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S8100fd | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
FZ100 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ100
Fujifilm S8100fd | FZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the FZ100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ100 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ100.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ100 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 540 grams (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $500 |