Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 17 months earlier than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside 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) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ35 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ35.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ35 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.