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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 19 months after the FX700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S4300 matches up vs the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FX700

 S4300 FX700 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S4300

 FX700 S4300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FX700

 S4300 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S4300 compared to the FX700.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and FX700.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S4300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (139 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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 139g (0.31 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $399