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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

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
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 3 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ300 matches up against the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ60

 FZ300 FZ60 
RevealedJuly 2015July 2012Fresher by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FZ60 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ60

 FZ300 FZ60 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the FZ60.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and FZ60 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and FZ60.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
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better than average battery power (380 per charge)
environment proof
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (450 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (493 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-07-16 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 images 450 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $598 $350