Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS1

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the ZS1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8200 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.