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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 5 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5300 matches up against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FS25

 S5300 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S5300

 FS25 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FS25

 S5300 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S5300 vs the FS25.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S5300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average (138 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (138g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $230