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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 11 months before the SZ3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6300 scores versus the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S6300 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S6300

 SZ3 S6300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ3

 S6300 SZ3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 and the SZ3.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $150