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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was introduced very close to the SZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SZ10 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm S9900w SZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the SZ10.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 670g (1.48 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $719 $200