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| Predecessor: |
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Panasonic FZ200
FZ200 vs FZ300
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| Successor: |
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| Model Number: |
G3X |
FZ300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
|
FZ330 |
| Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$999.99 |
$599.99 |
| Street Price: |
$749.00 |
$472.99 |
| Date Available: |
2015-07-15 |
2015-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
26.1 oz
(739 g)
includes batteries
|
25.5 oz
(724 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.0 x
4.1 in.
(123 x
77 x
105 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.6 x
4.6 in.
(132 x
92 x
117 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
12.1 |
| Sensor Format: |
1 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.41 microns |
1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
| Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
63 |
38 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
19.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
11.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
521 |
97 |
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2),
4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2),
2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2),
720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2),
5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9),
4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other),
4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3),
3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3),
3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1),
2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1),
1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1),
480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1),
2912 x 3648
(10.6 MP,
Other),
2304 x 2880
(6.6 MP,
Other),
1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other),
384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3),
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3),
2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3),
4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2),
3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2),
2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other),
4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9),
3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1),
2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1),
1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.3 |
12.3 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (30p/15p)
1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p)
640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
640x480 (240p)
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| Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
|
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens with USM; 18 elements in 13 groups |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses , 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
600mm
|
25 -
600mm
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
8.8 -
220mm
|
4.5 -
108mm
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
25.00x |
24.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter |
f/2.8 (wide/tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
|
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
|
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
52.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
Bayonet adapter |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track), Touch AF |
Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
|
EVF / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Optional hot-shoe attachable EVF-DC1, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF. |
0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
1,440,000 dots
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
|
0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
|
0.70x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,620,000 dots
(540,000 px)
|
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1-4 |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center or linked to Touch AF frame), Face Detect AE |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control:Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters); Panorama Shot |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Manual, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off; (Red-eye reduction and second curtain sync available) |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 60cm - 6.8m (W), 85cm - 3.1m (T) |
Auto ISO: 0.3 - 8.8m (Wide), 1.0 - 8.8m (Tele) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
1/4000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
Yes |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): |
Jack for RS-60E3 remote shutter release switch |
Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack |
|
|
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.86 |
0.55 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
|
|
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
|
|
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.95 |
0.52 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.3 |
12.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
9 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
0.7 |
12.4 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
25 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
0.8 |
12.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
16 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.41 seconds |
0.11 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.38 seconds |
0.15 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
|
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.109 seconds |
0.127 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.82 seconds |
0.48 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.044 seconds |
0.028 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
|
|
| Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
2.1 seconds |
0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.3 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
380 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
|
360 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
|
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE, LoiLoScope (trial version), Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
|
| Notes & Features: |
1-inch 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 image processor, 25x 24-600mm eq. F2.8-5.6 zoom lens, improve, EOS-style controls and menus, magnesium-alloy body, dust and water resistant. |
12.1-megapixel 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, updated Venus image processor, Depth From Defocus AF, 12fps full-res bursts, 4K 30p/24p video recording, 4K burst shooting, 4K burst S/S (Start/Stop), 4K pre-burst, 3-inch free-angle touchscreen monitor, built-in Wi-Fi, new splash and dustproof design. |
