Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic SZ7
S5300 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S5300
SZ7 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic SZ7
S5300 | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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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 |