Panasonic GH3 vs Sony H300

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GH3 versus Sony H300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GH3 was introduced 17 months earlier than the H300 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the GH3 matches up vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 features external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH3 versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH3 against the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and H300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and H300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged GH3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.