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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 19 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3300 matches up against the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FX700

 S3300 FX700 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S3300

 FX700 S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FX700

 S3300 FX700 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3300 compared to the FX700.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and FX700.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $399