Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was manufactured 2 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S9900 scores vs the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9900 versus the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and FZ200 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FZ200.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S9900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.