Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 7 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical measurements 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 ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS15.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.