Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS8

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 18 months after the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS8 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS8.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.