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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was revealed 3 years after the FH7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S9900 scores versus the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FH7

 S9900 FH7 
ReleasedFebruary 2015September 2011Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S9900

 FH7 S9900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH7

 S9900 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S9900 against the FH7.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S9900 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (289g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
47
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9900
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
73
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $149