Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ1000

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 8 months after the FZ1000 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the FZ1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has proportions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the FZ1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ1000 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.