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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 3 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S5300 scores versus the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FX700

 S5300 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon S5300

 FX700 S5300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX700

 S5300 FX700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S5300 compared to the FX700.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FX700.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5300
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $399