Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 3 years later than the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P1000 grades vs the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P1000 and the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and FZ300 is 49 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P1000 and FZ300.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon P1000 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger P1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.