Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FX700

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was unveiled 4 years after the FX700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S9900 grades versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 has got 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) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S9900 and the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and FX700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S9900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.