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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 4 years later than the FZ100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S9800

 FZ100 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ100 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the FZ100.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ100 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
64
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max 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" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 670g (1.48 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $500