Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 17 months after the FH1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P300 matches up versus the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 and the FH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent P300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.