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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S9900 ZS70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S9900

 ZS70 S9900 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2015More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS70

 S9900 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9900
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9900
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
73
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have microphone support
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $450