Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS70.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.