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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 14 months later than the FH25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6300 scores vs the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic FH25

 S6300 FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S6300

 FH25 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FH25

 S6300 FH25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6300 vs the FH25.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and FH25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer S6300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 230 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $180