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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 14 months later than the S3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6300 grades against the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic S3

 S6300 S3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon S6300

 S3 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic S3

 S6300 S3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 versus the S3.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and S3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography information
Panasonic S3 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic S3
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $110