Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS8 is 60 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.