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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
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alaScore 91

368 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 368 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and size. The portability and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the memory and storage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 97 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the zoom and price. The usability and portability are also appreciated, whereas views are divided on the viewfinder.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the performance.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (tipa.com)

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ300/FZ330

 

With an integral 25-600mm Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens and splash-proof and dustproof construction, the Panasonic FZ300 becomes the ideal travelling companion for enthusiast photographers. The FZ300 offers a 12.1MP 1:2.3 inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor...

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix FZ300 review: A killer lens backed by astounding features and performance

 

It might look like an average megazoom point-and-shoot, but I assure you, the splash- and dustproof FZ300 is anything but average.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 has a best-in-class 24x f2.8 25-600mm lens; excellent photo and video quality for a small-sensor compact; extensive shooting mode and setting options; comfortable body and control layout; its body is weather resistant; and it...

The controls and setting navigation may be overwhelming if you're used to "leaving it in Auto." Because of the lens, it is bigger -- and more expensive -- than other small-sensor cameras with comparable zoom ranges. No headphone jack.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 might not be a huge update from its predecessor, the FZ200, but it's still one of the best in its class and a fantastic option for a single camera for photos and video -- even in the rain.

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix FZ300

 

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 is one of the only cameras available that can turn that " or" into an " and ." Typically, if you want a rugged camera, one that can really handle drops and is waterproof, it won't have a very long zoom lens. The opposite is...

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 has a best-in-class 24x f2.8 25-600mm lens; excellent photo and video quality for a small-sensor compact; extensive shooting mode and setting options; comfortable body and control layout; its body is weather resistant; and it...

The controls and setting navigation may be overwhelming if you're used to "leaving it in Auto." Because of the lens, it is bigger -- and more expensive -- than other small-sensor cameras with comparable zoom ranges. No headphone jack.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 might not be a huge update from its predecessor, the FZ200, but it's still one of the best in its class and a fantastic option for a single camera for photos and video -- even in the rain.

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

 

The excellent Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 superzoom offers a long focal range with a fixed-aperture lens, 4K video, and instant autofocus.

24x zoom lens with f/2.8 aperture. All-weather build. Excellent EVF. Vari-angle touch-screen display. Very fast autofocus. 12.4fps burst shooting. Strong high ISO images for its class. Raw image capture. 4K video.

Expensive. Large-sensor superzooms offer better image quality. Zoom range isn't as ambitious as others.

Conclusions Panasonic's FZ200 stayed on the market for quite some time—it was a standout performer upon its release and still an excellent choice if you buy it today at a very friendly price point. The FZ300 maintains the 12-megapixel image sensor and...

Feb, 2016
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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

 

Panasonic has announced its successor to the FZ200. Dubbed the LUMIX DMC-FZ300, this new all-in-one offers a 24x optical zoom range. That's 25-600mm in 35mm equivalence. The remarkable thing, though, is the constant f/2.8 maximum aperture allowing for...

Jul, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic Lumix FZ300 review: A killer lens backed by astounding features and performance

 

It might look like an average megazoom point-and-shoot, but I assure you, the splash- and dustproof FZ300 is anything but average.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 has a best-in-class 24x f2.8 25-600mm lens; excellent photo and video quality for a small-sensor compact; extensive shooting mode and setting options; comfortable body and control layout; its body is weather resistant; and it...

The controls and setting navigation may be overwhelming if you're used to "leaving it in Auto." Because of the lens, it is bigger -- and more expensive -- than other small-sensor cameras with comparable zoom ranges. No headphone jack.

The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 might not be a huge update from its predecessor, the FZ200, but it's still one of the best in its class and a fantastic option for a single camera for photos and video -- even in the rain.

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ300K 4K, Point and Shoot Camera with Leica DC Lens 24X Zoom

 

Panasonic has come out with some excellent mirrorless and DSLR point-and-shoot cameras over the last few years and the Lumix DMC-FZ300 is looking to be no exception to this trend. This camera is the direct successor to 2012's superb superzoom, the...

Excellent built-in zoom lens ; 4K Photo mode great feature for difficult still images ; Great weather-resistant design ; Superb video quality ; Decent ISO

Slightly on the pricey side ; Sensor could be more powerful ; No zoom ring around lens

Despite a few weaknesses, we absolutely recommend the Lumix DMC-FZ300 for most amateur users who want to learn the ropes of 4K video and high-res photo shooting without spending a fortune. This is a very nicely rounded superzoom point-and-shoot camera.

Sep, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Panasonic 4K professional camcorder

 

Panasonic VariCam 35 professional 4K camcorder : Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its highly-anticipated 4K VariCam camcorder. The VariCam 35's superb image handling in multiple formats ranging from pristine 4K RAW to more practical...

To maximize the dynamic range of the recorded images, Panasonic has developed a new log curve (V-Log) which elegantly maps the 14+ stops of image data to the recorded file. The VariCam 35 permits the assignment of various LUTs to individual recording...

Nov, 2014
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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Panasonic FZ300 Review

 

The Panasonic FZ300 improves upon the FZ200 in numerous ways while building upon the same tried-and-true 12.1-megapixel sensor and 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens. The redesigned body, improved EVF, and better tilting display really help the FZ300...

Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features

Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent

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May, 2016
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Expert review by : David Hollingworth (pcauthority.com.au)

One Minute Review: Lumix DMC-FZ300

 

Panasonic delivers a fixed lens camera than feels like a DSLR.

Panasonic excels at making fixed-lens cameras that feel like full DSLRs, and the FZ300 is the perfect bridge camera.

Jun, 2016
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