Nikon P300 vs Panasonic ZS50

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P300 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P300 grades against the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P300 against the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and ZS50.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.