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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 5 years after the FH1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S9900 scores against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FH1

 S9900 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S9900

 FH1 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH1

 S9900 FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 against the FH1.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and FH1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S9900 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
73
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $150