Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 9 months after the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS20.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.