Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GF6
- Successor is Panasonic GF8
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ300 was announced 6 months later than the GF7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GF7
FZ300 | GF7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic FZ300
GF7 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF7
FZ300 | GF7 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | February 2015 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GF7 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 versus the GF7.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and GF7 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and GF7.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-07-16 | 2015-02-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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 range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (1.52 lbs) | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 230 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $598 | $308 |