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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
  • New Model is Nikon S9900
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was launched 5 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9700 grades against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Panasonic FX48

 S9700 FX48 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S9700

 FX48 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FX48

 S9700 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9700 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9700 compared to the FX48.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and FX48.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S9700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9700
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $350 $325