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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
  • Launched July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was launched 11 months after the LX100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ300 matches up against the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LX100

 FZ300 LX100 
RevealedJuly 2015September 2014More modern by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ300

 LX100 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX100

 FZ300 LX100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to 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") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 and the LX100.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and LX100 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and LX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
70
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Street photography factors
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography info
59
good battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
provides focus by touch
MP count good (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-07-16 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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, off
External flash
AEB
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691 grams (1.52 pounds) 393 grams (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 380 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $598 $800