Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Revealed April 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The FZ300 was released 8 months before the GX85 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ300 scores against the GX85 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GX85
FZ300 | GX85 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic FZ300
GX85 | FZ300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2016 | ![]() | July 2015 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX85
FZ300 | GX85 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 features outer dimensions 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 GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 compared to the GX85.
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and GX85 is 59 and 83 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and GX85.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GX85 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-07-16 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | 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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 290 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $598 | $800 |