Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 13 months later than the SZ8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ8 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and SZ8.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.