Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years before the LZ20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and LZ20 is 75 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor technology.