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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 19 months after the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 FZ300 SZ8 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2014More modern by 19 months
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 FZ300 SZ8 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 has got physical measurements 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 SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ300 vs the SZ8.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and SZ8 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and SZ8.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FZ300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
59
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (691 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (159g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
59
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports touch focus
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 heavier than average in class (691 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
 lighter than others in class (159g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery power (380 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than average in class (691g)
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (159g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic SZ8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 grams (1.52 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $598 $275