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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the FZ70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 FZ70 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8100fd FZ70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside measurements 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 FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the FZ70.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ70 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ70.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (400 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
53
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery (400 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
26
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (606g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300