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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Comparison

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Nikon P300

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

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Panasonic GM1

16 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Panasonic GM1, which was introduced in December 2013 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 16.0MP Four Thirds sensor. As you can see, P300 is 2 years older than GM1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-12-19
  • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 204g. 99 x 55 x 30 mm

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1

Panasonic GM1 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 vs Nikon Coolpix P300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Internal Storage
90 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/500s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 5.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 230 shots 10 more frames with a single charge
Weight
189 g vs 204 g 15 g lighter
Flash Coverage
6.5m vs 4.0m 2.5m longer range
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 over Nikon Coolpix P300
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 3.200 700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
23 vs 9 14 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.036k dots vs 922k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
14.21µm2 vs 2.34µm2 507% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 1.036k dots High resolution screens
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GM1 has external dimensions of 99 x 55 x 30 mm (3.88 x 2.16 x 1.2″) and weighs 204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1. Panasonic GM1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Nikon P300. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon P300 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GM1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GM1, its thickness will increase significantly.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1.
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is 15g lighter than the Panasonic GM1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GM1, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P300 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic GM1 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and GM1 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic GM1 has a 8.0x Larger sensor area than Nikon P300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Panasonic GM1 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 P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic GM1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Panasonic GM1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic GM1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/500s
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic GM1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
204g
Medium size Body
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic GM1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P300 vs Panasonic GM1: 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 P300 and Panasonic GM1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 P300 and Panasonic GM1 scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #176 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #779 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Panasonic GM1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #76 out of 134 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #366 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Panasonic GM1 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon P300 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic GM1 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Announced 2011-05-31 2013-12-19
Body Type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 28.07mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 200 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 9 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) no lens
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 no lens
Macro Focus Range 3cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 922k dots 1,036k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/500s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/50s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 204g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 99 x 55 x 30mm
Battery Life 240 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 66
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 660
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