Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS1

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S8300 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.