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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 5 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ300 grades against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 FZ300 ZR3 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2010More modern by 67 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 versus the ZR3.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZR3 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and ZR3.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
59
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (691g)
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography advice
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
59
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports touch focus
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 heavier than others (691 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
52
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
62
 rather wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than others (691g)
29
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-07-16 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 691 grams (1.52 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $598 $280