Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX90

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 6 months after the FX90 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S4300 scores versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 compared to the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and FX90.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.