Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX300

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 2 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ300 grades against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outer 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 against the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WX300 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.