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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(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
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 21 months after the FX75 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4300 grades versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic FX75

 S4300 FX75 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon S4300

 FX75 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FX75

 S4300 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 offers outer dimensions 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 against the FX75.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and FX75.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger S4300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (139 grams)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
41
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
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relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $139