Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS10

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 4 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ300 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 vs the ZS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS10 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.