Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 18 months later than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers outer 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ200 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.