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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was introduced 3 years later than the GF3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ300 scores versus the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GF3

 FZ300 GF3 
ReleasedJuly 2015August 2011More recent by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FZ300

 GF3 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF3

 FZ300 GF3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers exterior dimensions 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 GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 compared to the GF3.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and GF3 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and GF3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FZ300 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer FZ300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
Panasonic GF3 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (691g)
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography advice
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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 sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
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better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
features focus via touch
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-07-16 2011-08-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.30 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lb) 264 gr (0.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $598 $360