Nikon W300 vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.