Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic SZ10
FZ300 | SZ10 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | January 2015 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic FZ300
SZ10 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ10
FZ300 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and SZ10 is 59 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |