Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was revealed 7 months after the FZ70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S9700 scores versus the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 has got physical 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 FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9700 and Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9700 vs the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9700 and FZ70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S9700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.