Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 21 months before the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer dimensions 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 SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.