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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 2 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S9900 scores versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FH10

 S9900 FH10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 26 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S9900

 FH10 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH10

 S9900 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S9900 versus the FH10.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and FH10 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and FH10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger S9900 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9900
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (103g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
73
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $110