Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 offers 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) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS8 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS8.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 should have an edge in sensor technology.