Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 17 months earlier than the FZ1000 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the FZ1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.