Nikon P500 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P500 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P500 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the P500 grades against the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P500 features physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P500 against the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.