Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 4 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS1 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S9400W will offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.