Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Revealed March 2015
- New Model is Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe P900 was brought out 4 months before the FZ300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P900 scores against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic FZ300
P900 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon P900
FZ300 | P900 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ300
P900 | FZ300 | |||
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Released | March 2015 | July 2015 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P900 provides exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 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).
Check out the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P900 vs the FZ300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and FZ300 is 52 and 59 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and FZ300.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P900 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-03-02 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 899 grams (1.98 lbs) | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 380 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | $598 |