Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung NX11, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very well matched but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ300 was released 4 years after the NX11 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ300 grades vs the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ300 and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 against the NX11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and NX11 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and NX11.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.