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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Samsung NX300, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was brought out 5 years after the NX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Samsung NX300

 FZ1000 II NX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2019November 2013Newer by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k768kCrisper display (+472k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 NX300 FZ1000 II 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung NX300

 FZ1000 II NX300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the NX300.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and NX300 is 55 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and NX300.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The more modern FZ1000 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
Samsung NX300 Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300 Travel photography factors
67
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
67
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Samsung NX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISamsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Samsung NX300
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-18 2013-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $750