Nikon P300 vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 8 months before the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P300 grades versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the P300 compared to the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and TS20 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and TS20.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.