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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 7 months later than the SZ10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ300 scores versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic SZ10

 FZ300 SZ10 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2015Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ300

 SZ10 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ10

 FZ300 SZ10 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 and the SZ10.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and SZ10 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and SZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691g)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery power (380 shots)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691g)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-07-16 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options 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, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $598 $200