Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic XS1

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 2 years after the XS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9900 matches up vs the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 provides 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S9900 and the XS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and XS1 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and XS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.