Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic FX75
W300 | FX75 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 86 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon W300
FX75 | W300 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX75
W300 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FX75 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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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 |