Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 18 months later than the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9300 matches up against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9300 compared to the FX78.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9300 and FX78.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S9300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.