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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 5 months later than the FH7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3300 matches up against the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FH7

 S3300 FH7 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S3300

 FH7 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH7

 S3300 FH7 
IntroducedFebruary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 compared to the FH7.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and FH7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $149