Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300
Portability
55 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63
55 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
63
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Introduced June 2014
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Sony H300
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ1000 (1") and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ1000 grades vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Sony H300
| FZ1000 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FZ1000
| H300 | FZ1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony H300
| FZ1000 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same age |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 features physical measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ1000 against the H300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and H300 is 55 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and H300.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
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long zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (350 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Panasonic FZ1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (590g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-06-12 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 831 gr (1.83 lbs) | 590 gr (1.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 517 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $800 | $249 |
