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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES WB Bracketing: Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 600
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.0 fps
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
Summary
The D5300 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The D5300 is equipped with larger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). This is very significant specification of this camera because big sensor lets you to produce pictures of the higher quality. The D5300 has more presets of white balance - 12. It gives you more control over colour. The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has better 4x digital zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 offers more focus points than the D5300: 49 vs 39. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when following a moving subject.
The D5300 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,037,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 provides better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The D5300 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 600 shots with the D5300 and only 360 with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Nikon D5300 weighs 480g that is 351g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Nikon D5300 is equipped with built-in GPS. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where a picture was shot.
The Nikon D5300 has 12 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 only 6 so the D5300 will be the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon