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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S9900w and the FZ200, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Fujifilm and Panasonic. Fujifilm S9900w was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Panasonic FZ200 was launched in July 2012. As you can see, FZ200 is 3 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-07-18
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1312k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • 588g. 125 x 87 x 110 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Compare

Panasonic FZ200 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 600mm 600 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50x vs 24× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 over Fujifilm S9900w
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
540 shots vs 300 shots 240 more frames with a single charge
Weight
588 g vs 670 g 82 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
13.5m vs 7.0m 6.5m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
1312k dot vs 920k dot 42% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ200 has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) and weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Panasonic FZ200.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ200 is 82g lighter than the Fujifilm S9900w but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Panasonic FZ200 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Fujifilm S9900w's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ200.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ200 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine VII FHD processor.

Below you can see the S9900w and FZ200 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic FZ200 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ200 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9900w has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ200. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ200 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 600mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ200. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ200 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
FZ200
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w
FZ200
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ200 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 540 shots
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ200 for Daily Photography

GOOD
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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RAW shooting capability
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
588g
Body Thickness 110mm
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic FZ200 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ200: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ200 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ200
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #19 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #352 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ200 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm S9900w in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Brand Fujifilm Panasonic
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-07-18
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 1/2. 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 0.00mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) 25-600 mm (24×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots 1,312k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 588g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 125 x 87 x 110mm
Battery Life 300 shots 540 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 37
DxO Color Depth not tested 19.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 10.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 114
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