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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 4 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ300 scores against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax RZ10

 FZ300 RZ10 
AnnouncedJuly 2015July 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic FZ300

 RZ10 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax RZ10

 FZ300 RZ10 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 comes with exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 against the RZ10.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and RZ10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
59
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (691 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (178 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography information
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great battery life (380 shots)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than average (691 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (178 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
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really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (691 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio RZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-07-16 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 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, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 178 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $598 $200