Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S4300 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S4300 was launched 8 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the FZ1000 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 vs the FZ1000 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and FZ1000 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and FZ1000 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4300 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S4300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.