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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was announced 6 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ100 grades against the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FZ100 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FZ300 FZ100 
ReleasedJuly 2015July 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ300

 FZ100 FZ300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 vs the FZ300.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and FZ300.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (540 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
weather proofing
offers touch focus
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (540g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $598