Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5300 was revealed 5 years after the FX48 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5300 matches up versus the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FX48
| S5300 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S5300
| FX48 | S5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX48
| S5300 | FX48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S5300 versus the FX48.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5300 and FX48.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/3000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 138 gr (0.30 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $180 | $325 |