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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FH25

 P300 FH25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon P300

 FH25 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH25

 P300 FH25 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
63
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
43
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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