Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe B700 was launched 8 months after the FZ300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the B700 grades versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ300
B700 | FZ300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | July 2015 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon B700
FZ300 | B700 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ300
B700 | FZ300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B700 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Examine the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the B700 vs the FZ300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and FZ300.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B700 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent B700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 380 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $598 |