Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys physical 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS10 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS10.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.