Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FZ300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-1 scores against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-1 against the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and FZ300 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and FZ300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ300 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.