Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS15

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 9 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS15.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8400W to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.