| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com |
| Model number | FZ300 |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | EVF |
| Release year | 2015 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 132 mm |
| Width | 117 mm |
| Height | 92 mm |
| Weight | 724 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Panasonic FZ200 |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.07 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.17 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.55 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.54 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | None |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 38 |
| Dxo color depth score | 19.3 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 97 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
- 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
- 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
- 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
- 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
- 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
- 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
- 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
- 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 12.3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 3840x2160
- 640x480
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | 240 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | - |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 25.00 - 600.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 5.00 - 108.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 24 x |
| Aperture range | 0.12 - 0.36 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 30 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus peaking | + |
| Evf resolution | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.7 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | + |
| Selfie screen | + |
| Max playback zoom | 16 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
- daylight
- flash
- incandescent
- shade
- white set 1-4
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/16000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - 1st / 2nd
- auto
- auto/red- eye reduction
- flash synchro
- forced off
- forced on
- forced on/red- eye reduction
- slow sync./red- eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | Auto ISO: 0.3 - 8.8m (Wide), 1.0 - 8.8m (Tele) |
| Max flash sync | 1/4000 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | UHS-I |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | + |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - 2.5mm wired remote jack
- 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
- micro hdmi (type d) with viera link
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.55 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 0.52 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 12.3 fps |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 12.4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 25 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 12.4 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 16 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.11 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.15 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.13 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.48 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.03 s |
| Startup time | 1.2 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.9 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.7 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 380 shots |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 360 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - adobe reader
- loiloscope (trial version)
- photofunstudio 9.7 pe
- silkypix developer studio 4.3 se
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 12.1-megapixel 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, updated Venus image processor, Depth From Defocus AF, 12fps full-res bursts |