Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 11 months later than the QX1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ300 matches up vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 features 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) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 and the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and QX1 is 59 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and QX1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.