Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(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
- Launched July 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L100 was launched 7 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the L100 matches up against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FZ300
| L100 | FZ300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon L100
| FZ300 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2015 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 78 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ300
| L100 | FZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 and the FZ300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FZ300 is 79 and 59 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FZ300.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2015-07-16 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 360 gr (0.79 pounds) | 691 gr (1.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $598 |