Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony A6000

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ300 versus Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ300 was launched 15 months after the A6000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ300 grades versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outside dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 versus Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 vs the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and A6000.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FZ300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.