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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 FZ100 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the FZ100.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ100 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $500