Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.