Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 17 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P300 matches up against the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P300 and the FH20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and FH20.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher P300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.