Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 3 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the ZS8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS8 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.