Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony HX300

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 grades versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 features exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 against the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and HX300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.