Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 2 years after the FH5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9500 matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S9500 against the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and FH5.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.