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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was released 24 months earlier than the ZS10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS10 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the ZS10.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS10 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS10.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
53
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.00 m
Flash modes 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 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $350