Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 18 months later than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS7 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS7.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.