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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was released 4 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W300 grades vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS30

 W300 ZS30 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon W300

 ZS30 W300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS30

 W300 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 enjoys outside measurements 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 ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the ZS30.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
73
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (198g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
48
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS30
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-05-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
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
Pricing at release $387 $250