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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Key Features:

  • Bridge, Point and Shoot Camera Type
  • 2015-07-16 Release Date
  • Gallery 12.1MP
  • Grid 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Sensor
  • Fixed Lens
  • Weight (incl. card & battery): 691 grams
  • Ideal for Beginner, Intermediate Level, Wildlife Photography, Everyday
  • $599 MSRP
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Description

The FZ300 is an update to the FZ200. The FZ300 has an updated image processor and adds weather sealing and 4k video.

Pros:

  • Good zoom range of 25 - 600mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Fast lens with a f2.8 max aperture throughout the range
  • 5-Axis hybrid optical image stabilization

Cons:

  • Battery life could use improvement

Lens Specifications

Fixed Lens
Focal Range (35mm equivalent) Min: 25
Focal Range (35mm equivalent) Max: 597
Max Aperture: 2.8

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: RW2
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 12 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/16000
Max Shutter Speed: 60
Bulb
Bulb Time:

Bulb time up to approx. 60 seconds

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 240 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: AVCHD, MP4
Video Compression:
Audio Format: AAC, Dolby Digital

Exposure

Min ISO: 100
Max ISO: 6400
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:

Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Creative Video, C (Custom), Panotama Shot, Scene Guide, Creative Control

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, AF-F - Continuous focus adjustment based on subject movement but when the shutter is pressed halfway, the focus is locked
Human Eye/Face Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 49

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-1
Width: 131.6 mm
Height: 91.5 mm
Depth: 117.1 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 691 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 380
Dedicated Movie Button
External Microphone Jack
Built in Flash
HDMI Micro Connector Type D
Hot Shoe
Remote Control Terminal
USB A/V OUT terminal
Wi-Fi

Special Features

4K and/or 6K PHOTO
 Auto Exposure Bracket
 Background Defocus
 Bracketing
 Bulb
 Clear Retouch
 Face Detection
 Face Registration
 Focus Peaking
 Focus Transition
 HDR
 Highlight Alert
 Image Stabilization
 In-Camera RAW Conversion
 Interval Shooting
 Macro Recording
 Movie Editing
 Multiple Exposures
 Panorama
 Photo Capture (Still Image Extract From Movie)
 Simultaneous Photo Video
 Slow Motion
 White Balance Bracket
 Wind Noise Reduction
 Zebra Display
Digital Zoom: 4
Image Stabilization: Electronic, Optical
Filters:

Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Colour, Sunshine