Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G10

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was brought out 5 years after the G10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ300 grades versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 compared to the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and G10 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and G10.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ300 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern FZ300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.