Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH22

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic FH22, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FH22 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 3 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S9500 grades versus the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 features physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9500 vs the FH22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and FH22.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S9500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.