Nikon W300 vs Panasonic S3

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 6 years after the S3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W300 matches up vs the S3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the W300 vs the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and S3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and S3.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.