Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 5 years before the LF1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and LF1 is 75 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LF1 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.