Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was released 14 months earlier than the LX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ300 matches up versus the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic LX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 versus the LX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and LX10 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and LX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ300 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.