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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the GH5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ300 grades vs the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GH5

 FZ300 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic FZ300

 GH5 FZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2015Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GH5

 FZ300 GH5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 vs the GH5.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and GH5 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and GH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GH5 will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (410 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (380 CIPA)
environment proof
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
75
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging information
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GH5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-07-16 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 380 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $598 $1,298