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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years before the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd TS20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TS20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd TS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides physical 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the TS20.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TS20 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TS20.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (142g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $179