Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ200 scores versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ200 versus the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.