Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 21 months later than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS20 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.