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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 11 months prior to the FH10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FH10

 S4300 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S4300

 FH10 S4300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FH10

 S4300 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 offers 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 FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S4300 versus the FH10.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and FH10.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
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lighter than average in class (139 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (103 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $110