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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberFZ300G6
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz330
-
Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132123
Width (mm)11771
Height (mm)9285
Weight (g)724485
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ200Panasonic G5
Successor-Panasonic G7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)28.07224.9
Sensor width (mm)6.1717.3
Sensor height (mm)4.5513
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.543.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score3861
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.321.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1111.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)97639
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)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.36.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED LensesLUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)243
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3020
Filter thread (mm)5237
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AFContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensorEVF; 1,440K-dot OLED, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0001,440,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.71.4
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,40012,800
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160-12800, 25600 (Extended); in 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
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
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
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-8
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 8.8m (Wide), 1.0 - 8.8m (Tele)Lens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional wired
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.550.49
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.65
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-15
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.520.69
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.36.2
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.45.3
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)257
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.45.3
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)167
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.110.22
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.08
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.480.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.030.07
Shutter lag (notes)-Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.236s
Startup time (s)1.20.9
Play -> record time (s)0.90.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.74.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360330
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and features12.1-megapixel 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, updated Venus image processor, Depth From Defocus AF, 12fps full-res burstsNew Venus Engine, 7fps full-resolution burst mode, up to ISO 25600 (extended), Built-in Wi-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g/n



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