Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Panasonic Lumix FZ300 / FZ330 — Which Is Better?
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Nikon · Bridge · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Nikon Coolpix P1000
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Panasonic · Bridge · 12 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix FZ300 / FZ330
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Nikon Coolpix P1000 and the Panasonic Lumix FZ300 / FZ330 are both bridge cameras with permanently attached lenses, so either gives you a single all-in-one body. The P1000 arrived in 2018, three years after the FZ300. The P1000 is the larger body, measuring 146 x 119 x 181 mm and weighing 1415 g. The FZ300 measures 132 x 92 x 117 mm and weighs 691 g, roughly half as much. That is a choice between a big bridge camera and a compact one. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 7, 2018 | July 16, 2015 |
| Camera type |  Bridge | Bridge |
| Camera size | 146 x 119 x 181 mm | 132 x 92 x 117 mm |
| Camera weight | 1415 g | 691 g |
| Optics | 53/100 | 49/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe P1000 is the stronger choice for detail-hungry framing, pairing more pixels with a finer electronic viewfinder. Its 16 MP sensor gives more crop room on a distant bird than the FZ300's 12 MP. Its 2359000-dot viewfinder also shows considerably more detail than the FZ300's 1440000 dots when picking out a subject. The FZ300 is the stronger choice for action, shooting at 12 fps against the P1000's 7 fps. Its top shutter speed of 1/16000 second gives a much shorter exposure than the P1000's 1/4000. The P1000 reaches 12800 ISO in expanded mode, where the FZ300 stops at 6400. Their standard ranges both run from 100 to 6400. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16 MP050 | 12 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
7 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Expeed | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
64003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
128003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
6044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 1600080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
10300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 235900009900000 | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras record 4K video, so either covers wildlife footage and travel films without dropping to HD. Each offers up to 60 fps as its maximum video frame rate. The P1000 is the better choice for time-lapse, with built-in interval recording that saves carrying an external trigger. Both write MPEG-4 video files, and the FZ300 offers AVCHD as well. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Features | 57/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe FZ300 is the better camera for shooting outdoors in poor weather, with sealing the P1000 lacks. Its touch screen lets you control settings by tapping, a control the P1000 does not offer. For landscapes in drizzle or wildlife in sea spray, that sealing matters most. The P1000 holds the wireless advantage, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending images to a phone, which the FZ300 lacks. Its rear screen is larger at 3.2 inches, though the FZ300's is sharper at 1040000 dots against 921600. Both have a flip-out screen, a built-in flash and external flash support, and neither has GPS. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9216001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | No |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe FZ300 carries the battery advantage, rated for 380 shots against the P1000's 250. Both charge over USB, so a power bank can top up either camera. Both take SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot. The P1000's slot is UHS-I compatible, so you can use a faster card for burst shooting. Neither offers a second card slot for in-camera backup. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | EN-EL20a | Lithium-ion |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
250 shots1505000 | 380 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Nikon Coolpix P1000 if your photography rewards maximum detail and connection. Its extra pixels give more crop room on distant subjects, and its finer viewfinder helps you frame them. Built-in time-lapse plus Wi-Fi suit a wildlife or landscape shooter who shares work from a phone.
Choose the Panasonic Lumix FZ300 / FZ330 for action and outdoor work. Its 12 fps burst and 1/16000 second shutter suit sports and birds in flight. Weather sealing, touch control, a lighter body and a longer-rated battery make it the better companion for hiking in poor conditions.