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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 14 months after the FH2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3300 scores against the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FH2

 S3300 FH2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S3300

 FH2 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH2

 S3300 FH2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got external dimensions 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 FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 against the FH2.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and FH2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and FH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S3300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $99 $149