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Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 outdoor scene
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To compare real-life performance we shot the
same scene with the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 within
a few moments of each other using their Program modes, best quality JPEG and lowest ISO settings.
The lenses on each camera were adjusted to deliver the same field of view.
The image left was taken with the Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd at 7mm f4.5 and with a sensitivity of 64 ISO; the original JPEG measured 3.22MB. The crops are taken from the upper left, center and lower right portions of the originals and presented here at 100%. |
Both cameras feature the same image resolution, but have different sensor technologies, image processors and optics. Judging from the crops below which come from samples taken closer to the wider-end of their respective zooms, the Panasonic FZ18 enjoys a slightly clearer result with less fringing. The Fujifilm crops look less natural and more electronic looking using its default image settings. Much of this is of course down to personal preference though.
In terms of detail captured, both cameras are quite similar with only pixel-peeping giving the Panasonic a slight edge. Zoom both cameras in though and their optics tell a different story, so scroll down to the bottom of the page to see what happens at the telephoto end.
Fujifilm FinePix S8000fd
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 |
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f4.5, 64 ISO |
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f5.6, 100 ISO |
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f4.5, 64 ISO |
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f5.6, 100 ISO |
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f4.5, 64 ISO |
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f5.6, 100 ISO |
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