Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 7 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features exterior measurements 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 FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the FZ300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ300 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.