Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 3 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.