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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic FZ300
(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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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2015Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
59
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
53
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
51
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
60
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)
59
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
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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
52
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
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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)
62
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic 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