Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9900 scores versus the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic SZ3
| S9900 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 26 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S9900
| SZ3 | S9900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic SZ3
| S9900 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9900 versus the SZ3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SZ3 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and SZ3.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $150 |