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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 14 months later than the FH10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9700 grades versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic FH10

 S9700 FH10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S9700

 FH10 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FH10

 S9700 FH10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 versus the FH10.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and FH10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern S9700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $110