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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 5 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm S9900w FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FH3 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm S9900w FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the FH3.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and FH3 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and FH3.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (670g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $719 $160