Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ300

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.

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.

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.

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.