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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 5 months earlier than the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic SZ5

 S4300 SZ5 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon S4300

 SZ5 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ5

 S4300 SZ5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S4300 against the SZ5.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and SZ5.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (139 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (139 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $195