Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.