Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200/Panasonic-FZ200-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
- Renewed by 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
- Launched July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview
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.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ300
FZ200 | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ200
FZ300 | FZ200 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ300
FZ200 | FZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2015-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 691 gr (1.52 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $598 |