Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Revealed July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic GX1
- Renewed by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ300 was unveiled 21 months later than the GX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ300 scores against the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GX7
FZ300 | GX7 | |||
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Introduced | July 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ300
GX7 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX7
FZ300 | GX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outer 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 GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 versus the GX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and GX7 is 59 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and GX7.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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 distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
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 & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 691g (1.52 lbs) | 402g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 350 images |
Battery form | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $598 | $1,000 |