Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FX700
S4300 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S4300
FX700 | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FX700
S4300 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |