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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 2 years after the XS1 which is quite a significant 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 XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ300 scores against the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ300 XS1 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2013Newer by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ300

 XS1 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ300 XS1 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 versus the XS1.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and XS1 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and XS1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (691g)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-07-16 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 691 grams (1.52 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $598 $130