Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Announced July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Announced April 2007
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic L1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ300 was introduced 8 years after the L1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ300 scores vs the L1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic L1
FZ300 | L1 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | April 2007 | More modern by 101 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 207k | Sharper display (+833k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FZ300
L1 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic L1
FZ300 | L1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic L1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 against the L1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and L1.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ300 will give you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-07-16 | 2007-04-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 7MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $598 | $1,500 |