Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Nikon Coolpix S9300 front Nikon Coolpix S9300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300/Nikon-S9300-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5/Panasonic-SZ5-front.jpg)
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S9300 was launched within a month of the SZ5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9300 grades versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic SZ5
S9300 | SZ5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon S9300
SZ5 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic SZ5
S9300 | SZ5 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9300 versus the SZ5.
![Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and SZ5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
![Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-07-16 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.9fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $195 |