Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 7 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external 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 sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the FZ1000 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ1000 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8500 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.