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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 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
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the FZ200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9900w FZ200 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm S9900w

		

		

			
 FZ200 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9900w FZ200 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the FZ200.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ200 is 61 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ200.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S9900w to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
57
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography information
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 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (540 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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 good battery pack (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (540 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 540 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $719 $499