Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with 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) and the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the ZS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.