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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FH20

 P300 FH20 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon P300

 FH20 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH20

 P300 FH20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
27
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
43
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $179