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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 3 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S8600

 FZ100 Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ100 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ100 is 76 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography information
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better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (540g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $500