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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3300 scores vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FH1

 S3300 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S3300

 FH1 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH1

 S3300 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 vs the FH1.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and FH1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S3300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $150