Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX8

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was brought out within a month of the GX8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ300 grades against the GX8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with outside dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 compared to the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and GX8 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and GX8.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.