Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the ZS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS10 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS10.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w should have an advantage in sensor tech.