Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ZS50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS50.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.