Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ300

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.