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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FZ100 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ100 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ100 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
64
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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