Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS20

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FZ300 grades versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 has outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 vs the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and ZS20 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.