Constant f/2.8 Long Zoom
The fixed LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens combines 24x optical zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
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Lumix FZ300
A weather-sealed bridge camera with a constant f/2.8 long zoom lens. It is popular with wildlife and travel users needing affordability and reach.
General Information
BrandPanasonic
NameLumix FZ300
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Product Highlights
Weather-Sealed for Travel
The weather-sealed bridge body supports outdoor photography and weighs 691 g.
4K Video and Fast Shooting
Record 3840 x 2160 video at up to 30 fps or capture still-image bursts at up to 12 fps.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 is a weather-sealed, SLR-like bridge camera with a 12.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS sensor, fixed 24x optical zoom lens, 4K video recording, and optical image stabilization.
Media Reviews
PCMag4/5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Review
The FZ300 is an excellent, if pricey, bridge camera choice that provides a versatile 24x lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture, weather-sealed construction, 4K video recording, and fast autofocus, though it faces stiff competition from cameras with larger sensors.
Imaging Resource4.5/5
Panasonic FZ300 Review
The FZ300 builds on its predecessor with numerous performance and design improvements, such as a weather-sealed body, better autofocus, and 4K video, making it an appealing and highly capable all-around bridge camera.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera Review
While the FZ300 is a feature-rich, well-handling camera that outperforms typical superzooms due to its superior lens, its small sensor makes it struggle to compete with other cameras in its $600 price bracket.
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CNET
A killer lens backed by astounding features and performance
Despite only being a modest update to its predecessor, the FZ300 remains a standout in its class, offering a killer f/2.8 lens, weather-resistant build, and high-quality 4K video in a package that is excellent for both photos and video.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 49 | |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Bridge (SLR-like) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 12 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), WPA/WPA2, Infrastructure mode, WPS | |
| Display Type And Size | 3.0-inch free-angle TFT LCD (1040k dots) touchscreen | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. + / optical image stabilizer) | |
| Iso Range | Still Image: Auto / i.ISO / 100-6400; Motion Picture: Auto / 100-6400 | |
| Lens Type | Fixed lens (LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT / 14 elements in 11 groups) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 24 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 12.1 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | MOS (High Sensitivity MOS Sensor) | |
| Storage Support | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (UHS-I compatible) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160) | |
| Viewfinder Type | 0.39-inch OLED LVF (Live View Finder) electronic viewfinder (EVF), with eye sensor | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 691 g | g |
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