Product Comparison: Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 vs Nikon COOLPIX W300

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Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

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Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

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General Specifications

Brand

Panasonic

Nikon

Model

Lumix DC-FT7

COOLPIX W300

Origin

Japan

China

About the Product

Panasonic’s latest compact camera, the Lumix DC-FT7 (also know as the DC-TS7), is a new “rugged” camera. That is, it has a number of tough credentials, which make it ideal for shooting in a wide variety of different conditions.

Some people are happy to take pictures from the comfort of the sidelines. That's nice. But if you want to be part of the action, you need a camera as tough as you. For those thrill seekers and action-hounds, meet the COOLPIX W300, a tough-as-nails camera designed for the extremes. Waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof and dustproof, it captures 4K Ultra HD video, 16 MP photos, time-lapse movies and more in the harshest conditions. Bring it surfing, skiing, SCUBA diving, biking, climbing...wherever your adventures lead. Use the built-in GPS, eCompass, altimeter, Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® Low Energy to track and share every heart-pounding moment. Show the world what you're really made of.

Key Specs

Sensor Resolution

20.4 MP

16 MP

Sensor Type

MOS

CMOS

Optical Zoom

4 x

5 x

Image Stabilization

Optical

Optical & Digital

Sensor Resolution
Optical Zoom

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Size & Weight

Height

2.99 in.

2.6 in.

Width

4.59 in.

4.4 in.

Depth

1.46 in.

1.2 in.

Weight

11.2 oz.

8.2 oz.

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

I wanted a camera for when I'm out climbing so I needed something that was lightweight, small and replaced cheaply should it get damaged, yet still take good quality pictures.
This little camera is pretty much perfect for the job. Comfortable to use.
It's incredibly light, sometimes a little disconcertingly so, it's small enough to fit in any pocket on my trousers/bag.
My daughter wanted a camera, so I bought her this one. It’s small and lightweight.
It is fairly small and lightweight to carry. It has a wrist strap too.

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

It is quite heavy compared to my other (less expensive) Nikon digital cameras, but I like the weight; it makes me feel like I have gotten a better camera.
It's size and durability, insure that I'll always have it ready, when I'm in the water. It's simple to use, and can take a beating.
I purchased this for a trip thinking it would be perfect because of the compact size and the zoom.
I purchased this primarily for the 4K video, which I think is fantastic for a camera of this size. The video quality is indeed something to rave about coming from a camera of this size.

Imaging

ISO Settings

80 - 3200

100-6400

Aperture

f/3.3 (W) - 5.9 (T)

f/2.8 (W) - 4.9 (T)

Digital Zoom

4 x

Burst Mode

Yes

Image File Format(s)

JPEG, MP4

JPEG, MP4, AAC

Digital Zoom
Burst Mode

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

What customers say about "Imaging"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

Very easy to use. I took some pictures outside and they look great!
I was looking for a point and shoot camera.I didn't have much trouble learning how to operate. It takes great photos.
This is an inexpensive little camera that does a good job taking every day pictures ... just what I wanted.
We purchased for a child and she loves it. Takes quality pictures and easy for her to use.
Very poor picture quality and the photos are not usable, so don't waste your money.

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

Easy to use! I literally pointed and shot. I liked the latitude of ISO which allows decent Low light shots. And video worked well too.
This model impressed me most due to the quality of its chassis and comfortable fit in my hand, its superior display monitor, its 24–120mm equivalent focal length range (the super-wide angle especially attracted me)
It supports recording at UltraHD resolution 4K (XAVC S 3840 x 2160) at 30p.
Picture quality is fairly decent for a camera with this size sensor
I purchased this for a trip thinking it would be perfect because of the compact size and the zoom. The zoom is very disappointing, doesn't get nearly as close up as I had hoped.

Display

Display Type

LCD TFT

Touch Screen

Screen Size

3 in.

Screen Resolution

1040000 dots

921000 dots

Viewfinder

0.2" LVF (Live View Finder) (1,170k dots equiv.)

Screen Size
Screen Resolution

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

What customers say about "Display"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

Nice pocket size and with a good screen to preview pictures.
The screen is of a nice size it is crisp and clear to see and read the information that is displayed on the screen.
Decent camera with a clear screen and good quality photos.
Do not buy... camera did not take one decent picture.. mine also had two dead pixels on the screen.
Bit awkward to get around,lcd screen was wonkey,not great pic quality(blurry).

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

The picture and video captured by this camera are just outstanding, and the LCD display is really fantastic.
I love the traditional buttons on the side of the camera, that lets me zoom in and out, while seeing on the display the preview, and it’s just practical and simply to use.
The monitor display on this W300 is so much better than the one on my old DMC-FX30 that it is now much easier for me to notice when the exposure needs adjustment.
If sunlight is really bright, display is hard to see when snorkeling.

Protection

Waterproof

102 feet

100 feet

Shockproof

6.6 feet

7.9 feet

Dustproof

Yes

Freezeproof

14 °F

Waterproof
Shockproof

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

What customers say about "Protection"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

The water-proof ability is as advertised. But I have only used it once underwater.
This is an excellent camera with great picture quality, the build and water resistance is solid.
It has a lot of good functionalities, including 4K video, the quality of the pictures is ok and it looks resistant.
Certainly is 'tough', that's for sure. Impressed by image quality, ease of use above and under water, wifi.
Cracking quality for money. Bought it for honeymoon in Galapagos. Worked incredibly well both above and below water.

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

Great underwater camera! I took it on my first scuba diving trip down 18.5 meters for 50 minutes and got good pics!
It is dustproof, and shock resistant. With a great resilience under cold weather.
Being shockproof is a HUGE plus, since I have dropped my current camera and beat the crap out of it, and when I dropped my previous Nikon, which I ADORED, I broke the viewing screen.
The fact that this camera is waterproof to a depth of 30m/100ft is interesting
This Nikon W300 Waterproof Camera is a workhorse camera, perfect for most all situations. First, it's waterproof - it really can be wetted or submerged, take pictures underwater, works in the rain, works if you drop your coffee on it, it works

Features

Panorama Mode

Yes

Shooting Modes

Intelligent Auto (iAUTO), P, M, Scene Guide, Creative Control, Sports, Snow, Beach&Surf, Underwater

Back Light, Beach, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Multi-Exposure, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Time-Lapse Movie, Underwater

White Balance Modes

AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set

Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual

Extras

Pressure resistance to 100kgf / 200lbf, 4K photo, 4K video recording capability

GPS, Compass, Barometer, Altimeter, Separate button for Video

Panorama Mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Enabled

Yes

NFC Enabled

Integrated GPS

Yes

Output(s)

HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 Micro-B

HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

Great camera with a good screen and fast wifi, I am satisfied.
The speed of wi-fi is impressive, the camera is made very high quality in all aspects.
The camera is perfectly connected to the laptop, which allows me to upload photos without problems.
The hdmi port broke down pretty quickly, I don’t know the reason, because I used it very carefully.
USB works slower than expected, wi-fi works well, the screen is bright, photos quality is mediocre.

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

The W300 does display compass direction, altitude, and surface pressure for each photo in playback mode, which is cool
I like the GPS capability and the altitude readout on the screen since I do a lot of mountain backpacking.
Surprise feature: Direct micro USB charging! No proprietary wires to lose or wall plug thingy's, and you can recharge on the go using standard cell phone battery banks.
The W300 has lots of new Wifi/Blutooth and GPS stuff and a number of scenes
I purchased this camera because of the advertised ruggedness and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. Both the Bluetooth and the Wifi are a complete failure. I should have read the reviews for the Nikon SnapBridge app which are abmissmal.

Power

Battery Model

DMW-BCM13E Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Battery life

250 shots

280 shots

Battery life

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7

Nikon COOLPIX W300

What customers say about "Power"

Panasonic Lumix DC-FT7 Waterproof Camera

The camera is good, the battery life allows you to take more photos.
I’ve been using the camera for half a year, I’m actively using it and the battery life remains the same as on the first day.
I bought a camera a couple of days ago, the quality is amazing, the battery life is as advertised, great pictures.
Battery life is less than expected, although still not bad.
Battery life could be better, WiFI works well, pretty good screen and decent waterproof.

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Waterproof Underwater Digital Camera

Surprise feature: Direct micro USB charging! No proprietary wires to lose or wall plug thingy's, and you can recharge on the go using standard cell phone battery banks. Bravo!
The button lay out makes sense, it has a long battery life, the image quality is great.
Good battery life as long as you don't forget it is on.
No cradle means you have to open the camera and charge the battery while it is in the camera. So if you want to have extra batteries charged and ready when you need them. You need to charge them all in the camera or find an after market external charger.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

389.95 $