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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 3 years after the FH25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S5300 matches up against the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FH25

 S5300 FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S5300

 FH25 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FH25

 S5300 FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S5300 against the FH25.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S5300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
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 distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (24 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $180