Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ47

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the FZ47.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ47 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ47.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.