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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was manufactured 17 months prior to the GX850 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ300 matches up vs the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic GX850

 FZ300 GX850 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FZ300

 GX850 FZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2015More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX850

 FZ300 GX850 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has external measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 compared to the GX850.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and GX850 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and GX850.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ300 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
66
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
59
great battery power (380 shots)
weather proof
has focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691g)
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-07-16 2017-01-04
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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 380 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $598 $548