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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 5 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the FZ1000 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Fujifilm S9800

 FZ1000 II Fujifilm S9800 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2015Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ1000 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the FZ1000 II.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ1000 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ1000 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
66
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging information
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
68
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2019-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 808g (1.78 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $898