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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic G100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 6 years before the G100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic G100

 Fujifilm S9900w G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 G100 Fujifilm S9900w 
LaunchedJune 2020January 2015Fresher by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic G100

 Fujifilm S9900w G100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with outside 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 G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic G100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the G100.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and G100 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and G100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9900w because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (670g)
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
78
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Panasonic G100
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic G100
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2020-06-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/500 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 352g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $719 $698