Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 2015 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: 2016
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 691 g ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: 505 g
- Sensor size: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 4011 x 3016 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: 4612 x 3468
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 12.1 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: 16.0
- Battery: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: Li-ion Battery Pack ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85: Lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 (16.0).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Lumix DMC-G85 |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Also known as | — | Lumix DMC-G80,Lumix DMC-G81,Lumix DMC-G8 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 131.6 x 91.5 x 117.1 mm | 128.4 x 89 x 74.3 mm |
| Weight | 691 g | 505 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4011 x 3016 | 4612 x 3468 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 12.8 | 16.84 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 | 16.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 200 - 25600 (extends to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack | Lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 | — |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f15.7 | — |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 25 - 600 mm | — |
| Optical zoom | 24x | — |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | — |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | — |