Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 24 months before the SZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the SZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.