Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 5 months prior to the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ1000.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.