Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ60

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ60 and that is quite a big 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 FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the FZ60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the FZ60.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ60 is 75 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ60.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.