Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P300 was brought out 17 months after the FH22 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P300 scores against the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FH22
P300 | FH22 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon P300
FH22 | P300 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH22
P300 | FH22 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 vs the FH22.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FH22.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern P300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | $200 |