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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300

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Nikon P610

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Nikon P610
$479.95
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Panasonic FZ300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic FZ300
$447.99
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Nikon P610 has a 16.0 MP and Panasonic FZ300 has a 12.0 MP resolution.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P610 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-02-10
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 565g. 125 x 85 x 107 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix P600 Compare

Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-07-16
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 691g. 132 x 92 x 117 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Compare
Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P610 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
GPS BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution 16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight 565 g vs 691 g 126 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele 1440mm vs 600mm 840 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom 60x vs 24x more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 over Nikon Coolpix P610
External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support Yes vs No Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000s vs 1/4000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 12.0fps vs 7.0fps 5 fps faster
Battery Life 380 shots vs 330 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide 2.80 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 2.80 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage 8.8m vs 7.5m 1.3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area 2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2 32% larger pixel area
Price $448 vs $480 $32 cheaper
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
4K Photo Mode Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization Optical vs Optical All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution 921k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele 1440mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
Selfie Friendly LCD Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300. Nikon P610 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.

Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300.
Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P610 is significantly lighter (126g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P610 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Below you can see the P610 and FZ300 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Size Comparison


Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic FZ300 has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Nikon P610, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P610 features a 24-1440 mm F3.3-6.5 60x zoom lens whereas Panasonic FZ300 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24x zoom lens.

Nikon P610 has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ300. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon P610 has 840mm longer reach than the Panasonic FZ300. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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DSLR-Like Cameras

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Longest - Nikon P900
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P610
FZ300
Fastest - Olympus 1
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Max Aperture at Wide

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P610
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P610 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon P610 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic FZ300 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon P610 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
1440 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Nikon P610 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Daily Photography

GOOD
60X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
565g
Body Thickness 107mm
Read the details
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
24X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
691g
Body Thickness 117mm
Read the details

Nikon P610 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic FZ300 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details


Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ300: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ300 scores compare:

Nikon P610
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #28 out of 107 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #367 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Panasonic FZ300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 107 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #82 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ300 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P610 in all criterias except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P610. Otherwise, Panasonic FZ300 is the better camera overall.

Nikon P610
Nikon P610
$479.95

Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic FZ300
$447.99
25%
off

Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P610 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-07-16
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Price $479.95 $447.99
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1440 mm (60x) 25-600 mm (24x)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.5 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Size 3″ 3″
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 565g 691g
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm 132 x 92 x 117mm
Battery Life 330 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS BuiltIn None
DxO Sensor Scores
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