Nikon P300 vs Panasonic LX7

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the P300 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P300 was brought out 16 months prior to the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the P300 scores against the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P300 and the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and LX7.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon P300 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.