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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P100 grades against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FZ300

 P100 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon P100

 FZ300 P100 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2010More recent by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ300

 P100 FZ300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P100 against the FZ300.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P100 and FZ300 is 68 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and FZ300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (481 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
36
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (481 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery power (380 shots)
environment proof
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
heavier than competition (691g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (481g)
62
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481 gr (1.06 lb) 691 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $598