Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 2 years later than the FZ70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ300 scores against the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the FZ70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and FZ70 is 59 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and FZ70.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.