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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sigma sd Quattro H [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 ×
Sigma sd Quattro H ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Sigma sd Quattro H
BrandPanasonicSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberFZ300sd Quattro H
Alternate model number(s)
  • fz330
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Camera formatEVFCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20152017
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132147
Width (mm)11791
Height (mm)9295
Weight (g)724635
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic FZ200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicFoveon X3 Quattro
Effective megapixels (MP)12.125.6
Sensor format1/2.3 inchAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)28.07476.14
Sensor width (mm)6.1726.6
Sensor height (mm)4.5517.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.544.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.3
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterNoneNot needed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score38-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)97-
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)
  • 4128 x 4128(17.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5152 x 4128(21.3 mp 5:4)
  • 5504 x 4128(22.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5840 x 5840(34.1 mp 1:1)
  • 6192 x 2648(16.4 mp other)
  • 6192 x 3480(21.5 mp 16:9)
  • 6192 x 4128(25.6 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5840(42.6 mp 5:4)
  • 7792 x 5840(45.5 mp 4:3)
  • 8768 x 3752(32.9 mp other)
  • 8768 x 4928(43.2 mp 16:9)
  • 8768 x 5840(51.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f or uncompressed 12-bit dng
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)240-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Sigma SA bayonet
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 11 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 9 Aspherical surfaces, 3 ED Lenses-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.00-
Zoom ratio (x)24-
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AFHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
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: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 0.96x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.70.96
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,620,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • auto
  • auto (lighting source priority)
  • color temperature
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotEvaluative, center-weighted average, 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 SceneryColor modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 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
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Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 - 8.8m (Wide), 1.0 - 8.8m (Tele)-
Max flash sync (s)1/40001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f or uncompressed 12-bit dng
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional wired
  • optional wired (cable release switch cr-3)
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm stereo microphone jack
  • micro hdmi (type d) with viera link
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.55-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.52-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.3-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.44.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)258
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)12.4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)16-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.48-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.03-
Startup time (s)1.2-
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)360-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-61
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-61 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
  • sigma photo pro download
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features12.1-megapixel 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, updated Venus image processor, Depth From Defocus AF, 12fps full-res bursts-



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