Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS8 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 5 months later than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS8 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.