Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ300

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P600 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.