Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 13 months after the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P300 scores versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has external 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 FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 versus the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FX75.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern P300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.