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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon P80
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 7 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P90 matches up vs the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ300

 P90 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon P90

 FZ300 P90 
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2009Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ300

 P90 FZ300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P90 against the FZ300.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and FZ300 is 70 and 59 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P90 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older P90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
37
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
54
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ300
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400g (0.88 lb) 691g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $598