Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.