Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22
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![Nikon Coolpix S5300 front Nikon Coolpix S5300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300/Nikon-S5300-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22/Panasonic-FH22-front.jpg)
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S5300 was manufactured 4 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S5300 matches up versus the FH22 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FH22
S5300 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon S5300
FH22 | S5300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FH22
S5300 | FH22 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5300 against the FH22.
![Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FH22.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH22-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $180 | $200 |