Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ300

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was launched 3 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P520 scores versus the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P520 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 and the FZ300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and FZ300 is 66 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon P520 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.