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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 6 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the FZ1000 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm S8400W

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm S8400W 
LaunchedFebruary 2019March 2013Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ1000 II 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has specifications of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ1000 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670g)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
68
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2019-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 808 grams (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $898