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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 11 months after the H300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ10 matches up versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony H300

 SZ10 H300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic SZ10

 H300 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H300

 SZ10 H300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 versus the H300.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and H300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Sony H300
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
Vlogging with Sony H300
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $249