Panasonic has just announced new Lumix DMC-FZ300 compact camera, here is a specs comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and FZ1000.
| Feature | Panasonic FZ300 | Panasonic FZ1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP | 20 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Image Size | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 | 2,359,000 |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 12 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 to 60 sec | 1/16000 to 60 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-6,400 | ISO 125-12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | – | ISO 80, ISO 25,600 |
| Autofocus System | – | 49 points |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Lens | 24–600 mm f/2.8 | 25–400 mm f/2.8-4.0 |
| Optical Zoom | 24x | 16x |
| 4K Video | Yes | Yes |
| Video Output | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) | 3840×2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) |
| LCD Size | 3″ TFT-LCD | 3″ TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Battery | – | DMW-BLC12PP |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots | 360 shots |
| Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117 mm | 137 x 99 x 131 mm |
| Weight | 691g | 831g |
| List Price | $598.00 | $897.99 |
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