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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6300 was announced 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6300 matches up against the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic LX3

 S6300 LX3 
RevealedFebruary 2012November 2008Fresher by 40 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Nikon S6300

 LX3 S6300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic LX3

 S6300 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S6300 compared to the LX3.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and LX3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S6300 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S6300 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S6300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Panasonic LX3 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (265 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (265 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic LX3
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 265g (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $449