Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 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
- Introduced May 2011
- Updated by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The P300 was unveiled 5 months later than the FH25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the P300 scores against the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FH25
P300 | FH25 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon P300
FH25 | P300 |
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH25
P300 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P300 against the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FH25.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-05-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine VI |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
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 range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $500 | $180 |