Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic FZ80

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 9 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior dimensions 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 FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the FZ80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ80 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and FZ80.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.