Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 18 months later than the H300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ300 matches up against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 versus the H300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and H300.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.