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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ35 vs Sony H300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 4 years prior to the H300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ35 grades versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony H300

 FZ35 H300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic FZ35

 H300 FZ35 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H300

 FZ35 H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the H300.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and H300 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and H300.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (590g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Sony H300
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $999 $249