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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was revealed 2 years after the LX7 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ300 scores against the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic LX7

 FZ300 LX7 
ReleasedJuly 2015October 2012More modern by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ300

 LX7 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX7

 FZ300 LX7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outside dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 compared to the LX7.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and LX7 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and LX7.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (330 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
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better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proof
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-07-16 2012-10-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $598 $400