Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 24 months prior to the FZ80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the FZ80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.