Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and LX7 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and LX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind in sensor technology.