Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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The following is a complete review of the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S4300 was released 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4300 scores against the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FH20
| S4300 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S4300
| FH20 | S4300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FH20
| S4300 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has got external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S4300 and the FH20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and FH20.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S4300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139g (0.31 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $119 | $179 |