Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FZ300

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 17 months before the FZ300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AW120 scores versus the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 versus the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and FZ300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged AW120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.