Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FX78, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 4 years after the FX78 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9900 scores vs the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9900 compared to the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FX78 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and FX78.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S9900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.