Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 18 months later than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.