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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was introduced 11 months after the FH7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S9300 matches up vs the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic FH7

 S9300 FH7 
LaunchedJuly 2012September 2011Newer by 11 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon S9300

 FH7 S9300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic FH7

 S9300 FH7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S9300 versus the FH7.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and FH7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer S9300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-16 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 200 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $149