Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was launched 3 years after the FH25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9700 matches up versus the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9700 and the FH25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S9700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.