Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 4 years after the FH5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9900 matches up against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S9900 against the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FH5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S9900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.