Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 5 months before the FZ1000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the FZ1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 against the FZ1000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ1000 is 76 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ1000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.