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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 4 years after the FH25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9900 grades against the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FH25

 S9900 FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S9900

 FH25 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH25

 S9900 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 comes with physical 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S9900 vs the FH25.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FH25 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and FH25.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
73
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $180