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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 2 months earlier than the FX90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the P300 grades vs the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Panasonic FX90

 P300 FX90 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon P300

 FX90 P300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX90

 P300 FX90 
LaunchedMay 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has got exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 against the FX90.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FX90.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography features
63
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix P300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-31 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $227