Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
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-LX100: 2014
- Weight: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 691 g ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100: 393 g
- Sensor size: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 4011 x 3016 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100: 4126 x 3102
- Effective megapixels: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 12.1 ; Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100: 12.8
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 (12.8).
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Lumix DMC-LX100 |
| Year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 131.6 x 91.5 x 117.1 mm | 114.8 x 66.2 x 55 mm |
| Weight | 691 g | 393 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4011 x 3016 | 4126 x 3102 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 2.0 |
| Total megapixels | 12.8 | 16.84 |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4112 x 3088 |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack | Li-ion Battery Pack |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f2.8 | f1.7 - f2.8 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f15.7 | f3.4 - f5.6 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 25 - 600 mm | 24 - 75 mm |
| Optical zoom | 24x | 3.1x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm | 3 cm |