Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20
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![Nikon Coolpix S9900 front Nikon Coolpix S9900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900/Nikon-S9900-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH20/Panasonic-FH20-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S9900 was released 5 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S9900 matches up versus the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FH20
S9900 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 63 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S9900
FH20 | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH20
S9900 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 versus the FH20.
![Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FH20 is 88 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and FH20.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S9900 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9900-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $179 |