Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W has got exterior 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 measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the FZ300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.