Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH20

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9300 scores against the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S9300 vs the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and FH20.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S9300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.