Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.