Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

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.

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.

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.