Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 19 months after the ZS15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 features exterior dimensions 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9200 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.