Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ300 was introduced 4 years before the RX100 VA and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ300 grades against the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ300 versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and RX100 VA is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.