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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(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
Panasonic FZ300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ300

 B700 FZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2015More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon B700

 FZ300 B700 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ300

 B700 FZ300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (380 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
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good battery pack (350 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
good battery power (380 shots)
environment proof
has touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than average (691g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (565g)
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (691g)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
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