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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 4 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS10 scores vs the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony H300

 ZS10 H300 
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic ZS10

 H300 ZS10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H300

 ZS10 H300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 vs the H300.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and H300.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to produce more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (219g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (219g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
24
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (590 grams)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 pounds) 590g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 260 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $249