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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FH22

 P300 FH22 
RevealedMay 2011January 2010Newer by 17 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon P300

 FH22 P300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH22

 P300 FH22 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
28
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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