Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 14 months later than the FH5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6300 grades against the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 versus the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and FH5.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S6300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.