Let’s compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. While Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has 1/2.3 inch sensor, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has 1 inch sensor and 12.1 has a 12.1 MP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has a 20.1 MP resolution.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Megapixels | 12.1 | 20.1 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | n/a | 2.7x |
AA Filter | None | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3) | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 100 - Max 12800 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF | Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF): Wide (315 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)); Center; Flexible Spot (S/M/L);Expanded Flexible Spot; Lock on AF (Wide/Center/Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/Expanded Flexible Spot) |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 217 |
AW Buffer Size | 25 | 112 |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,440,000 dots (480,000 px) |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | No |
Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
Top Deck Display | No | Yes |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | 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 | Fixed EVF: 0.39-inch, 2359K-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eyepoint 23mm from eyepiece, 21.5mm from eyepiece frame (CIPA standard), eye sensor |
Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
Video File Format | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | XAVC S 4K / XAVC S HD / AVCHD Ver.2.0 / MP4; with LPCM (2ch) / Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/4000 | |
Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support, Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote, External mic and headphone jacks |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | No | Yes |
Bluetooth | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots | 370 shots |
Battery Types | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries | 38.6 oz (1,095 g) includes batteries |
Size | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm) | 5.2 x 3.7 x 5.0 in. (133 x 94 x 127 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $397.99 |
Buy starting from $1,598.00 |
Release Date | 2015-10-15 | 2017-10-15 |