Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH5

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 14 months later than the FH5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3300 grades vs the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 and the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and FH5.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S3300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.