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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6500 was announced 3 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6500 matches up against the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic FZ300

					

					

						
 S6500 FZ300 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon S6500

					

					

						
 FZ300 S6500 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2013More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FZ300

					

					

						
 S6500 FZ300 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S6500 against the FZ300.
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and FZ300.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S6500 will be behind in sensor technology.

						Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
43
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
46
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
59
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment proofing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 environment proofing
 features touch to focus
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 heavier than competitors (691g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
52
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S6500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors (691g)
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2015-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 691 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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