Nikon P300 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P300 vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 19 months prior to the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P300 grades versus the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the P300 vs the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and ZS30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.