Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS15

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 19 months later than the ZS15 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.