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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 7 years after the FX75 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the W300 grades vs the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic FX75

 W300 FX75 
RevealedMay 2017June 2010More modern by 86 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon W300

 FX75 W300 
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX75

 W300 FX75 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got outer dimensions 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 FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the W300 versus the FX75.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and FX75.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon W300 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-31 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $387 $139