Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH20

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S9500 matches up versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S9500 versus the FH20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and FH20.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S9500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.