Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ100

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the FZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ100 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.