Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.