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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P300 matches up vs the FX580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FX580

 P300 FX580 
LaunchedMay 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon P300

 FX580 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX580

 P300 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P300 compared to the FX580.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FX580.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent P300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
63
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
36
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-31 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $499