Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 20 months after the FZ70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9900 scores against the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 against the FZ70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and FZ70 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and FZ70.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S9900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.