Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Released May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe W300 was introduced 8 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the W300 grades against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic FX580
| W300 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2017 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 102 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon W300
| FX580 | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX580
| W300 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 and the FX580.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and FX580.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2017-05-31 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | - | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Built-in | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $387 | $499 |
