Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced April 2014
(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
- Revealed July 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S810c was revealed 15 months prior to the FZ300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S810c scores vs the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FZ300
S810c | FZ300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Nikon S810c
FZ300 | S810c | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | April 2014 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ300
S810c | FZ300 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c has outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing 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 S810c and Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c against the FZ300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and FZ300.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S810c to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S810c will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-04-10 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 691g (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $598 |