Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FH3

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and FH3 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and FH3.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.