Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 3 years after the FX580 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S4300 matches up against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 against the FX580.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and FX580.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S4300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.