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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic FH3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 7 years after the FH3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W300 grades against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic FH3

 W300 FH3 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2010More modern by 91 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon W300

 FH3 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FH3

 W300 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 versus the FH3.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and FH3.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon W300 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern W300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $387 $160