Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 4 years after the FZ100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9900 matches up vs the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S9900 versus the FZ100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FZ100 is 88 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FZ100.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S9900 provides an edge in sensor tech.