Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S9900 grades versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S9900 against the FZ47.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FZ47 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9900 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher S9900 should have an advantage in sensor technology.