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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was manufactured 2 years after the 3D1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5300 scores versus the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S5300 3D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2011Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon S5300

 3D1 S5300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic 3D1

 S5300 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 against the 3D1.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and 3D1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S5300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (138g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 138g (0.30 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $670