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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 17 months prior to the FZ80 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ300 matches up versus the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ300 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ300

 FZ80 FZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2015Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ300 FZ80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 versus the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and FZ80 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and FZ80.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
58
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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pretty wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $598 $399