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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6300 grades versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS3

 S6300 ZS3 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S6300

 ZS3 S6300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS3

 S6300 ZS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has exterior measurements 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 ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 compared to the ZS3.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZS3.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others (229g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $200