Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500/Fujifilm-S8500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S8500 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S8500
SZ10 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic SZ10
Fujifilm S8500 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $200 |