Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was revealed 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9500 scores versus the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S9500 vs the FX700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S9500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.