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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Nikon P610
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was announced 17 months before the FZ300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P600 scores versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ300

 P600 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon P600

 FZ300 P600 
AnnouncedJuly 2015February 2014Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ300

 P600 FZ300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P600 vs the FZ300.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P600 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older P600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
59
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than average (691g)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
62
quite wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (691g)
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 691 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $598