Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ150

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 2 years after the FZ150 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers external measurements 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 FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ150 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ150.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.