Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P510 was revealed 4 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P510 grades against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P510 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the P510 against the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P510 and FZ300 is 66 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P510 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P510 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older P510 will be behind in sensor technology.