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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 5 years after the 3D1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W300 matches up against the 3D1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W300 3D1 
ReleasedMay 2017November 2011Newer by 68 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon W300

 3D1 W300 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic 3D1

 W300 3D1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 versus the 3D1.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and 3D1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-31 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 280 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $387 $670