Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300

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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The FZ1000 was unveiled 4 months after the H300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.