Nikon P300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a complete review of the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P300 scores against the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 offers external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P300 versus the SZ7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and SZ7.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.