Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was released 4 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5300 scores against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 offers physical 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S5300 vs the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S5300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.