Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9700 was revealed 22 months after the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9700 matches up vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9700 vs the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9700 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9700 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S9700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.