Sony A77 II vs Panasonic FZ300

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Sony A77 II vs Panasonic FZ300

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A77 II conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A77 II advantages over Panasonic FZ300

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
80 mm vs 117 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ300 advantages over Sony A77 II

Less expensive
$448* vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially lower ISOs; Improved high ISO performance when using RAW; Very good dynamic range; High-resolution images; Very fast single-shot autofocus; 12fps burst mode with C-AF; Good value for its class.
Lackluster continuous AF performance; Strong NR processing in high ISO JPEGs; Sluggish buffer clearing; Short battery life compared to most DSLRs; Joystick control easy to press accidentally.
Read our Sony A77 II Review

Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features.
Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent.
Read our Panasonic FZ300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Sony A77 II

Panasonic FZ200

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher max flash sync
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Sony A77 II vs Panasonic FZ200

Panasonic FZ300

Panasonic FZ200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Sony A77 II

Fujifilm S8200

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$325
1/2.3 inch

Slow-motion videos

Compare Sony A77 II vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm S8200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$325
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 70D

Panasonic FZ300

Canon 70D

$473
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1604
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 7D Mark II

Panasonic FZ300

Canon 7D Mark II

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1604
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1021
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7200

Panasonic FZ300

Nikon D7200

$473
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1021
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon D7200

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