Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Comparison
Let’s compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. While Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has 1 inch sensor, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has 1/2.3 inch sensor and 20.1 has a 20.1 MP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a 12.1 MP resolution.
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Sony | Panasonic |
| Megapixels | 20.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 1 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Crop Factor | 2.7x | n/a |
| AA Filter | Fixed | None |
| Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 12800 | Min 100 - Max 6400 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Startup Time | 1.2 seconds | |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Fast Hybrid AF: Phase Detection/Contrast Detection with 357 PDAF points, 425 CDAF areas; Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock on AF (Wide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L) / Expanded Flexible Spot), Eye AF; Touch Focus, Touch Pad AF | Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, 1-area, Pinpoint, Touch AF, Eye Sensor AF |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 12800 with ISO 64 and 80 low extensions, up to 25600 with Multi Frame NR | Auto, iISO, 100 - 6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/32000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 7 | Unlimited |
| AW Buffer Size | 7 | 25 |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | Pop-up EVF: 0.39-inch, XGA OLED, 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage, 0.59x magnification, 20mm eye-point (from eyepiece)/19.8mm from eyepiece frame; -4.0 to +3.0 m^-1 diopter, ZEISS T* Coating, eye detector | 0.39-inch 1,440K-dot OLED, Field of View: approx. 100%, Mag: 0.7x (35mm-eq.), +/- 4 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/24p) |
| Video File Format | XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 compatible | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
| Memory Card Type | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | ||
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 | 1/4000 |
| Internal connections | Micro HDMI (Type D) with 4K support; Multi-terminal Micro USB port supports optional wired remote; External Mic Jack | Micro HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Wired Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 240 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 10.7 oz (302 g) includes batteries | 25.5 oz (724 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 4.0 x 2.3 x 1.7 in. (102 x 58 x 43 mm) | 5.2 x 3.6 x 4.6 in. (132 x 92 x 117 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $1,198.00 |
Buy starting from $397.99 |
| Release Date | 2019-08-15 | 2015-10-15 |