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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Sony H300

 FZ300 H300 
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2014Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FZ300

 H300 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H300

 FZ300 H300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Sony H300
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (380 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
59
great battery (380 shots)
environment proof
provides touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Sony H300
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-07-16 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $598 $249