Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FX700

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 19 months later than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6300 matches up versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 offers 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S6300 compared to the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and FX700.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.