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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic ZR1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 7 years after the ZR1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W300 grades versus the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZR1

 W300 ZR1 
RevealedMay 2017July 2009Newer by 96 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon W300

 ZR1 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZR1

 W300 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the ZR1.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and ZR1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer W300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-05-31 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
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 focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 231g (0.51 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $387 $280