Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was introduced 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9100 scores against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 against the FX48.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and FX48.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S9100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.