Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic G95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was introduced 4 years before the G95 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ300 matches up against the G95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 against the G95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and G95 is 59 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and G95.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.