Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FX580

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 3 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6300 scores versus the FX580 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 versus the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and FX580.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.