Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 19 months prior to the FH10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P300 scores versus the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P300 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 compared to the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FH10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged P300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.