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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 3 years prior to the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8200 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S8200

		

		

			
 FZ300 Fujifilm S8200 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2013Newer by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8200 FZ300 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the FZ300.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ300.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
40
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
46
 manual focus
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
59
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
50
 great zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
52
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 environment sealing
 includes touch focus
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than others in class (691g)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
47
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
52
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
 heavier than competitors (670g)
62
 really wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 691 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $598