Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P1000

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Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P1000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic FZ300 advantages over Nikon P1000

Less expensive
$448 vs $997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
117 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
724g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.3 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.4 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon P1000 advantages over Panasonic FZ300

Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
3,000 mm vs 600 mm
Capture objects farther away
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features.
Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent.
Read our Panasonic FZ300 Review

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$468
1/2 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$468
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Panasonic FZ300

Panasonic FZ200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ200

Nikon P1000

Panasonic FZ200

$997
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm S8200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$325
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm S8200

$997
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$325
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ300

Nikon P900

$473
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$713
1/2.3 inch

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$713
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Nikon P950

Panasonic FZ300

Nikon P950

$473
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$797
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

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