Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic GH1

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic GH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 3 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the GH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and GH1 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and GH1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S8500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.