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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 11 months prior to the FH10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3300 scores vs the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FH10

 S3300 FH10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S3300

 FH10 S3300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH10

 S3300 FH10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 comes with outside 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 vs the FH10.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FH10 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and FH10.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $110