Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 7 months earlier than the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the P300 scores against the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 provides external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 vs the FH8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FH8.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.