Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 5 months later than the FX78 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P300 grades versus the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P300 offers outside measurements 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 FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 against the FX78.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and FX78.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the age of the cameras into account.