Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZS15 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with physical measurements 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS15 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS15.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.