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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 6 years prior to the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L110 grades against the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FZ300

 L110 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon L110

 FZ300 L110 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2010More modern by 66 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ300

 L110 FZ300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L110 versus the FZ300.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and FZ300 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and FZ300.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
62
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (691g)
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2015-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $598