Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 4 years before the FZ200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers 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) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ200 is 75 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ200 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.