Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8400W will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an edge in sensor technology.