Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys external 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 ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the ZS70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.