Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic S2

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 3 years after the S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S9900 grades against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 against the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and S2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and S2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S9900 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.