Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 9 years before the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS70 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.