Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Nikon Coolpix P900 Comparison
Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Nikon Coolpix P900.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Nikon Coolpix P900. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a 12.1 MP and Nikon Coolpix P900 has a 16.1 MP resolution.
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Nikon |
| Megapixels | 12.1 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | n/a | n/a |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3) | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 100 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
| Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 7 |
| AW Buffer Size | 25 | |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 921,600 dots (230,400 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor | 0.5cm (0.2-in.), approx. 921K-dot equivalent LCD, 100% coverage; with the diopter adjustment (-3 to +1 m-1); eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
| Video File Format | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Built-In GPS | No | Yes |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Types | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries | 32.3 oz (916 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm) | 5.5 x 4.1 x 5.4 in. (140 x 103 x 137 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $397.99 | Buy from Amazon for $596.95 |
| Release Date | 2015-10-15 | 2015-04-15 |