Nikon P300 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P300 and Panasonic FZ300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 5 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P300 scores vs the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P300 has external 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) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P300 vs the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.