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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 7 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S8100fd SZ10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SZ10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S8100fd SZ10 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the SZ10.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SZ10 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SZ10.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $200