Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ300

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor innovation.