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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 6 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 scores against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FX700 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FX700

 FZ300 FX700 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2010Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ300

 FX700 FZ300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the FZ300.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and FZ300.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (380 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment proof
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic FZ300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 pounds) 691g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $598