Nikon P300 vs Panasonic ZR3

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P300 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 17 months after the ZR3 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P300 matches up against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P300 compared to the ZR3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and ZR3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer P300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.