Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with 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) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS5 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.