Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 17 months earlier than the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.