Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6100 scores against the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S6100 against the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and FZ300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.