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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S9900 FZ200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2012More modern by 32 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon S9900

 FZ200 S9900 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FZ200

 S9900 FZ200 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography information
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
77
lighter than average (289 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (588g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
73
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone jack
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (588g)
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $499