Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9300 was revealed 19 months after the FH5 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9300 matches up vs the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic FH5
S9300 | FH5 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon S9300
FH5 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic FH5
S9300 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 provides external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 against the FH5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and FH5.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S9300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-07-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.9 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 200 images | 260 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $249 | $169 |