Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 14 months before the FZ1000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the FZ1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.