Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 17 months prior to the FZ1000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the FZ1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 features external dimensions 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 FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the FZ1000.

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

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ1000.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.