Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FP1

Here is a extended review of the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 17 months later than the FP1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P300 scores versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P300 compared to the FP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FP1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer P300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.