Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G2

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was introduced 5 years later than the G2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ300 scores vs the G2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 vs the G2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and G2 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and G2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The FZ300 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The newer FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.