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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 4 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades versus the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FZ100 Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w has got outer 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) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the FZ100.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ100 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
61
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (670g)
64
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $719 $500