Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2015
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S9900w was launched 6 months prior to the FZ300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ300
| Fujifilm S9900w | FZ300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S9900w
| FZ300 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ300
| Fujifilm S9900w | FZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | July 2015 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the FZ300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ300.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (670g)
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
| Fujifilm S9900w | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2015-07-16 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| 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 distance | 7cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 lbs) | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 380 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $719 | $598 |
