Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 21 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS8 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS8.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.