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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S5300 scores against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S5300 SZ7 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S5300

 SZ7 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic SZ7

 S5300 SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5300 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S5300 vs the SZ7.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SZ7.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S5300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 gr (0.30 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $199