Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was launched 3 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S9900 matches up against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 features external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 versus the ZS70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and ZS70.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S9900 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.