Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the SZ8 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ8.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.