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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 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
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Updated by Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was released 3 years after the G5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ300 scores against the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic G5

 FZ300 G5 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2012Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FZ300

 G5 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G5

 FZ300 G5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior 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) and the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic G5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 and the G5.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and G5 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and G5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Panasonic G5 Street photography factors
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic G5 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (380 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (380 per charge)
weather proof
provides touch focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic G5 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691g)
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screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-07-16 2012-07-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 10.50 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $598 $699