Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 6 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the W300 scores versus the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W300 against the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon W300 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer W300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.