Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was launched 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS7 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.