• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H300 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Less expensive
    $198 vs $448
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony H300

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 590g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax X-5

Sony H300
Pentax X-5
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony H300 vs Pentax X-5

Panasonic TS7
Pentax X-5
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $187
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Pentax X-5

Compared to Panasonic LZ30

Sony H300
Panasonic LZ30
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony H300 vs Panasonic LZ30

Panasonic TS7
Panasonic LZ30
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Panasonic LZ30

Compared to Fujifilm S6800

Sony H300
Fujifilm S6800
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony H300 vs Fujifilm S6800

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S6800
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm S6800

Compared to Nikon P530

Sony H300
Nikon P530
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony H300 vs Nikon P530

Panasonic TS7
Nikon P530
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon B500

Sony H300
Nikon B500
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony H300 vs Nikon B500

Panasonic TS7
Nikon B500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon B500

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