- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Panasonic DMC-ZS3 advantages over Nikon S9900
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.54
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Lighter weight
219g
vs
289g
Lighter weight
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
60
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Nikon S9900 advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS3
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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More telephoto lens reach
750 mm
vs
300 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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Newer
10 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.0
vs
10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps
vs
1.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
5
vs
3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
-
Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
-
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
Panasonic
DMC-ZS1S
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Less expensive
-
Faster JPEG shooting
Nikon
S9900
Panasonic
DMC-ZS1S
-
Larger sensor
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
Panasonic
DMC-ZS7
Nikon
S9900
Panasonic
DMC-ZS7
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Lighter weight
-
Shoots 60p video
Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS5
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
Panasonic
DMC-ZS5
-
HDMI out
-
More dots on screen
-
Less expensive
-
Fast startup
Nikon
S9900
Panasonic
DMC-ZS5
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Less expensive
-
Lighter weight
Compared to Sony HX50V
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
Sony
HX50V
-
Bigger pixels
-
Longer exposure
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
-
Less expensive
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Compared to Sony HX80
Panasonic
DMC-ZS3
Sony
HX80
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Bigger pixels
-
Longer exposure
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tilt-swivel screen
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Built-in GPS
