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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

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
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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