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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 6 months after the FZ200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S8500 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S8500

 FZ200 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm S8500 FZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the FZ200.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670g)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (540 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (670g)
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (588g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $499