Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very close but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was brought out 6 years after the GH1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ300 scores versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 and the GH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and GH1 is 59 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and GH1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The fresher FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.