Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P300 scores vs the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P300 features physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and FX48.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher P300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.