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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 3 months earlier than the G6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm S8500 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Fujifilm S8500

 G6 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic G6

 Fujifilm S8500 G6 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the G6.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and G6 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and G6.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Panasonic G6 Travel photography info
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G6 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic G6
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $750