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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 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 GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic GX850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable but the S4300 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S4300 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the GX850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S4300 grades against the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic GX850

 S4300 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Nikon S4300

 GX850 S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 59 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic GX850

 S4300 GX850 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 compared to the GX850.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and GX850.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The S4300 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged S4300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic GX850
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-01 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $548