Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ300 and Nikon A1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries). Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Nikon A1000. Nikon A1000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 76mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Nikon A1000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Nikon A1000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon A1000 is significantly lighter (361g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the FZ300 has a big advantage over the A1000 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ300 and Nikon A1000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Nikon A1000 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.