Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ35

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 4 years after the FZ35 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S9900 scores against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S9900 against the FZ35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FZ35.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S9900 should have an advantage in sensor tech.