Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Nikon P80
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ300
P90 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon P90
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Released | July 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ300
P90 | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and FZ300 is 70 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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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 |