Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ300

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 3 years after the FZ300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1000 grades vs the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 versus the FZ300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FZ300 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and FZ300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.