Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic FX700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was introduced 2 years after the FX700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9300 scores vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 versus the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and FX700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9300 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S9300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.