Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FZ300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the FZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP1 grades vs the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 against the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and FZ300 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and FZ300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.