Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH3

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 2 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4300 scores against the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 and the FH3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.