Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FH2 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S9500 scores against the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 has outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S9500 vs the FH2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and FH2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S9500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.