Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic FX700
S3300 | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S3300
FX700 | S3300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic FX700
S3300 | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Nikon S3300 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |