The Panasonic FZ300 is better in many ways than the FZ200, but it still has the same tried-and-true 12.1-megapixel sensor and 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. The FZ300 handles well in the field thanks to its redesigned body, improved EVF, and better tilting display. This 4K-capable camera has good image quality for its class. It works well as a versatile multimedia camera and is a great performer and even better value.
The FZ300 was made to look like an SLR. Its fixed lens is about the same size as the compact zoom lens that comes with most consumer models. The whole package is 3.6 inches tall, 5.2 inches wide, and 4.6 inches deep, and it weighs 1.5 pounds. That’s a long way from the pocket superzoom Panasonic ZS50 (2.5 by 4.4 by 1.4 inches, 8.6 ounces), but the ZS50’s f/3.3-6.4 variable aperture lens loses its ability to gather light quickly as you zoom in, and the FZ300’s built-in EVF is much bigger and clearer.
Specifications
- Resolution: 12.10 Megapixels
- Sensor size: 1/2.3 inch (6.2mm x 4.6mm)
- Lens: 24.00x zoom (25-600mm eq.)
- Viewfinder: EVF / LCD
- Native ISO: 100 – 6400
- Extended ISO: 100 – 6400
- Shutter: 1/16000 – 60 sec
- Max Aperture: 2.8
- Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm)
- Weight: 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries
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The FZ300 stands out from other cameras because it has a fixed f/2.8 lens. It can zoom from 25 to 600mm (full-frame equivalent) without losing any of its ability to gather light. Other superzooms, like the Nikon P900, that use the same 1/2.3-inch image sensor size lose light when zooming in order to get very high zoom ratios.
Look at the picture of the geese above to get an idea of the zoom range in real life. It was taken at 25mm, which is a bit wider than the field of view of a typical smartphone camera. The picture of the flying geese below was taken at the 600mm setting from the same place.
The camera’s JPEGs could use some post-sharpening with editing software, but they are usable at smaller sizes and above ISO 800. The FZ300’s Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect to an iOS or Android device and use Panasonic’s app to transfer pictures and upload them to your choice of social networks to show off to your followers. You can also use the app to take full control of the camera from afar.
The camera’s autofocus system and fast shooting speeds help you get those great shots you want to share. Panasonic’s DFD (depth from defocus) technology is used in the FZ300. This technology helps the camera’s contrast-detection autofocus system by figuring out how far away a subject is at a very fast rate. This helps the focus lock on a target in about 0.09 seconds.