Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 7 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the FZ1000 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ1000 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.