Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FX75

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was brought out 3 years later than the FX75 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S9700 matches up vs the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 enjoys outer dimensions 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S9700 vs the FX75.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9700 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and FX75.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S9700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.