Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FZ200

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 7 months later than the FZ200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9500 grades versus the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9500 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S9500 vs the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and FZ200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge in sensor tech.