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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 11 months later than the FX700 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P300 grades versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FX700

 P300 FX700 
RevealedMay 2011July 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon P300

 FX700 P300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX700

 P300 FX700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outside dimensions 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 vs the FX700.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and FX700.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger P300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
28
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-31 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 176 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $399