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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was introduced 3 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S5300 grades vs the FX75 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic FX75

 S5300 FX75 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon S5300

 FX75 S5300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX75

 S5300 FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 has got physical measurements 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 FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5300 and the FX75.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and FX75.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S5300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (138g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
46
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
35
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $139