Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 21 months later than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS7.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.