Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ3

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was revealed 13 months later than the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with exterior dimensions 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the SZ3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ3 is 61 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and SZ3.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.