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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
  • Launched July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LX10

 FZ300 LX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic FZ300

 LX10 FZ300 
RevealedSeptember 2016July 2015Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX10

 FZ300 LX10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (691 grams)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
59
great battery power (380 per charge)
weather sealing
supports touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than others (691g)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competitors in class (310 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (691g)
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decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-07-16 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (1.52 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 380 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $598 $700