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Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 Long Zoom Digital Camera Features 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-Inch Sensor, 4K Video, WiFi, Splash & Dustproof Camera Body, Leica DC 24X F2.8 Zoom Lens - DMC-FZ300K - (Black) USA

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Features

  • 4K video & 4K photo: Panasonics exclusive 4K photo technology uses 30 frames per second in high resolution 4K ultra HD video to extract them as photos; Youll never miss that moment again
  • Leica DC Vario Elmarit Lens: 24x zoom (25 600 millimeter with Full zoom range F2; 8 aperture for enhanced low light shooting meeting the stringent quality standards established by Leica
  • High image Quality: The 12.1 Megapixel high sensitivity MOS sensor with the venus engine excels in diffraction compensation, yielding images that are crisp & Free from artifacts associated with small aperture settings
  • Rugged Camera Design: Splash Proof/dustproof rugged camera design with tight seals on every Joint, dial and button, so it stands up to harsh weather conditions and challenging
  • 5 Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer Plus: Reduces blur from one handed video shooting by compensating for five types of movement; Level shot function detects horizon line & maintains it, even if the camera is tilted

Description

The Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300K long zoom digital camera offers 4K video features and a Leica DC lens with 24x zoom and a bright F2. 8 aperture across the entire zoom range. Capture moments with superb 4K imaging performance in both video and exclusive 4K photo. The 4K photo function can be used in three different modes, all allowing you to capture that perfect moment at a high burst Rate of 30 frames/photos per second. 4K video delivers a far more intense viewing experience that is four times larger than full HD, resulting in a much higher level of detail. Built into a splash proof/dustproof rugged camera body The Leica lens offers 5 axis hybrid optical image stabilization assures steady photos and videos, and a high sensitivity sensor with superb low light image quality. The Lumix FZ300 digital camera features a snug, hand fitting grip and an intuitive level of operation. Control remotely by using the Panasonic image app on your Wi Fi enabled smartphone or tablet. View The image, set the focus, or release the shutter from a distance, and then transfer images for sharing on social media. The creative panorama function allows you to create Dynamic panoramic photos by simply panning the camera. Panasonic depth from defocus (DFD) auto focus (AF) technology instantly calculates the distance between foreground and backilogramround and quickly brings the subject into focus in one fast, continuous movement. Disclaimer: 35 mm camera equivalent: 25 600 mm. 4K photo feature extracts megapixels photo out of a 4K video sequence up to QFHD: 3840 x 2160 Pixels, 30 fps, 100Mbit/s. 4K photo feature extracts megapixels photo out of a 4K video sequence up to QFHD: 3840 x 2160 Pixels, 30 fps, 100Mbit/s. 5 Axis hybrid O. I. S. Works in video recording except for 4K video recording. Zoom Intelligent Zoom 2x, Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 1.23x, Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 1.95x.

Compatible Mountings: Leica DMC


Aspect Ratio: 11, 32, 43


Photo Sensor Technology: MOS


Supported File Format: JPEG, Raw


Image Stabilization: Optical


Maximum Focal Length: 600 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 24 x


Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Metering Description: Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot


Compatible Mountings: Leica DMC


Aspect Ratio: 11, 32, 43


Sensor Type: MOS


File Format: JPEG, Raw


Image stabilization: Optical


Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f


Expanded ISO Minimum: 100


Photo Sensor Resolution: 12.1 MP


Photo Sensor Size: 1/2.3-inch


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/16000 Seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 1 Seconds


Exposure Control: Automatic


Form Factor: SLR-like-compact


Effective Still Resolution: 12.1


Special Feature: image-stabilization


Color: Black


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Shooting Modes: N&A


Item Weight: 1.52 Pounds


Video Resolution: 4K UHD 2160p


Viewfinder: Electronic


Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction


Camera Flash: F2.8


Skill Level: Intermediate


Specific Uses For Product: outdoor photography, action photography, travel photography, event photography


Compatible Devices: Leica DMC


Continuous Shooting: 30 FPS


Aperture modes: F2.8


Viewfinder Magnification: 0.70x


Flash Sync Speed: 1/4000


Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB


Wireless Technology: BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n


Video Output: Micro-HDMI


Total USB Ports: 1


Total Video Out Ports: 1


Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1


Hardware Interface: AV Port


HDMI Type: Type C Mini HDMI


Display Type: LCD


Dots Per Screen: 1.33 megapixels


Display Fixture Type: Articulating


Display Maximum Resolution: 260 x 347


Has Color Screen: Yes


Display Resolution Maximum: 4000 x 3000


Touch Screen Type: Capacitive


Flash Memory Type: SDXC


Memory Slots Available: 1


Memory Storage Capacity: 64 GB


Recording Capacity: 30 Minutes


Write Speed: up to 300 MB/s


Flash Memory Speed Class: U3


Flash Memory UHS Speed Class: U3


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: U3


Flash Memory Bus Interface Type: UHS-I


Flash Memory Installed Size: 64 GB


Compatible Flash Memory Type: SDXC


JPEG Quality Level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Supported Image Format: RAW, JPEG, MPEG-4, AVCHD


Bit Depth: 14 Bit


Total Still Resolution: 12.1 MP


Maximum Focal Length: 600 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 24 x


Lens Type: all-in-one-zoom


Zoom: Optical Zoom


Camera Lens: all-in-one-zoom lens with 14 elements in 11 groups and a maximum focal length of 600mm in 35mm equivalent


Minimum Focal Length: 25 Millimeters


Focal Length Description: 4.5 to 108mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length 25 to 600mm)


Digital Zoom: 4 x


Photo Filter Thread Size: 52 Millimeters


Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 11 Groups


Photo Filter Size: 52 Millimeters


Lens Correction Type: Chromatic Aberration, Diffraction, Peripheral Illumination


Metering Methods: Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot


White Balance Settings: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch


Self Timer: 10 Seconds


Crop Mode: 43


Brand: Panasonic


Model Name: PANASONIC LUMIX FZ300


Built-In Media: Camera Body & Lens


Are Batteries Included: Yes


Model Number: DMC-FZ300K


Remote Included: No


Model Series: FZ300


Series Number: 300


Global Trade Identification Number: 74


Generation: 3


UPC: 885170254374


Manufacturer Part Number: DMC-FZ300K


Manufacturer: Panasonic


Warranty Description: Manufacturer Limited Warranty (USA Only)


Age Range Description: Adult


Item Type Name: Point & shoot digital camera.


Digital Scene Transition: False


Movie Mode: Yes


Image Capture Type: Stills


Night vision: No


Auto Focus Technology: Contrast Detection


Focus Features: Hybrid


Autofocus Points: 79


Focus Type: Depth From Defocus


Focus Mode: Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)


Autofocus: Yes


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πŸš€ Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

Collectively, the Panasonic Lumix FZ300 Digital Camera satisfies a range of reviewers, from casual photographers to more seasoned hobbyists. It's praised for its budget-friendly pricing, extensive range of functionalities, and being a great learning tool for beginners. Most users seem to agree that it delivers high-quality photographs and possesses an impressive zoom capability, despite some challenges with auto-focus at full zoom. However, its app support left many disappointed, and its battery life was found wanting.

Pros

  • πŸ“Œ Exceptional value for the price
  • πŸ’‘ Great for beginners to learn with
  • πŸ“· High-quality, detailed photos even at a high zoom
  • πŸ”„ Functionalities similar to a DSLR, including time-lapse
  • πŸ”„ Smooth and solid build, easy to handle
  • πŸ’‘ Appropriate for a variety of photography scenarios

Cons

  • ❌ Subpar app support
  • πŸ”‹ Poor battery life
  • πŸ”„ Some difficulties with auto-focus at full zoom
  • πŸ’‘ Smaller size may be challenging for those with larger hands

Should I Buy It?

If you are a beginner looking to delve into the world of photography, or more experienced photographer seeking robust features without the pricey investment in a DSLR, the Panasonic Lumix FZ300 is a compelling choice. It provides high-quality photos, DSLR-like functionalities and is great value for its price. While the camera has some drawbacks such as poor battery life and a lackluster accompanying app, these do not significantly taint its overall appeal. Therefore, if you are willing to compromise on these aspects, this camera is well worth considering.

    • Amazing camera Amazing camera
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I used a FZ200 for about five years with very good results, and decided to upgrade simply because I could. Well, I am very glad I did. This camera has enough bells and whistles to keep me occupied for a while, but what's iimportant is that it is a stronger zoom with better stabilization that produces better images, AND IN RAW, no less. Ergonomically, it is ideal. Very well thought out, and Panasonic got rid of the sill little single wheel on the back that controlled everything and that broke so easily. Oh, and the screen is touch sensitive...which is really cool as well as very handy. My only complaint is the battery life. That may be my fault, however; I keep the focus on full time focus, have a lot of program parts running all of the time, and zoom a lot. Attached is are a few recent photographs. All are hand-held. The first is Macro with no touchup at all. 35mm eq Focal length was 25mm, ISO was 400, exposure was 125/sec. The second is at night with only the streetlight and local lighting available. Some slight lighting adjustments have been made. The exposure was 1/.77 sec, the 35mm eq focal length was 50mm and the aperture was f8. The ISO was 3,600. No touchups have been made. The last on is from 30 feet away on a windy day. I used auto spot focus and exposure, aperture is 2.8,, iso 100, exposure was 1/320 sec and the 35mmeq focal length was 600mm - no adjustments whatsoever though it has been cropped. All of the images are .jpeg. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023 Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023 by Jack
    • Fantastic value bridge camera! Fantastic value bridge camera!
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Review Image by Richard Brungard
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I've been a hobby/amateur photographer for about 10 years now. I went from a simple point and shoot to an early Canon Rebel, which was probably the wrong move in hindsight. Having to switch lenses all the time for a day out with the family for "snaps" got so annoying that I stopped bringing a camera and relied on our phones. Phones can take photos, sure, but unless you're a latest model smartphone user (iphone and pixel) the photos are only ever going to be good enough to share on social media, and *maybe* good enough to print 4x6. I wanted to get back to shooting photos, but I didn't want the hassle of carrying a bunch of gear with me if we were just going to an amusement park, or at a picnic. I looked at Canon bridge/superzoom cameras, (all I had ever owned) but at the 400 dollar range, there was always something about the cameras that I didn't like. Nikon was no better. My sister bought a P900, with it's 600mm zoom, so I looked at that, but I wasn't impressed with the video features (something I have an interest in), the stabilization, lack of hot shoe, and the aperture settings on the lens. Shopping for cameras means compromise. A bridge/superzoom camera is a compromise. You get a small sensor, and you're stuck with the lens that's on it. With the constant f2.8 Leica lens, I started looking hard at the FZ300, and found that it's a VERY popular camera worldwide. Graham Houghton has a ton of tutorial videos on YouTube for the camera, and a user's guide on Amazon that dives super deep into the camera's functions and features. If you want to get creative with photography, and want to have an inexpensive all purpose camera, the Panasonic Lumix FZ300 is an excellent choice. The 4k video is great, but most people will only ever use 1080p. The nice thing about 4k is that it can be downsampled to 1080p to produce super clean video. What is really neat about the FZ300 is the 4k photo mode, which gives you burst photos at 30 frames per second. Great to get action shots of your kid's sports, or wildlife action. Pros: Convenient all in one camera for quick snaps Plenty of "creative" modes Full Manual control for advanced amateurs Fast f2.8 glass 4K video, Photo modes TILTY FLIPPY TOUCHSCREEN. You'll fall in love with this feature. I did. Image stabilization Cons: 12MP is small for 2019, but about max for this sensor size 24mm isn't very wide angle Small sensor (typical with most bridge cameras at this price) High ISO performance is weak (typical for sensor size) Battery and memory card slot on the bottom interferes with tripod quick release (there is a solution) Overall: Fantastic performer for the price. Not as compact as a 100 dollar point and shoot, but a wonderful start to a photography hobby, or for someone who wants a GOOD camera without the headaches of interchangeable lenses. With the addition of the 4K video, it's perfect for someone who is interested in photography and videography. You can step up to the FZ1000 or FZ2500, but you lose zoom range, but gain MP and sensor size, but you're paying DSLR prices for those cameras. If your budget is $1000 and you want a great camera, look at Canon and Nikon APS-C size DSLRs with 2 kit lenses. If your budget is $4-500 you really can't beat this little gem. Recommended Accessories: ALZO liberator offset mount (moves tripod mount out of the way of the battery door) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019E67Q4S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 K&F Concept 62'' DSLR Tripod, Lightweight and Compact Aluminum Camera Tripod with 360 Panorama Ball Head Quick Release Plate for Travel and Work (TM2324 Black) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015CGRREI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Extra Batteries https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768TVNR9/?coliid=IDXG6N4V47V09&colid=3AROT89CSYJ9V&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Advanced accessories: Circular Polarizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004ZCAU/?coliid=I2YVFP9ZRSCDFH&colid=3AROT89CSYJ9V&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Variable ND filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQB9L81/?coliid=I15IBTBRTJNRHJ&colid=3AROT89CSYJ9V&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019 Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019 by Richard Brungard
    • Great Small Sensor Camera Great Small Sensor Camera
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WARNING: Lengthy review ahead! This camera has officially become one of my go to cameras for work and for fun. I normally use a Pentax K-50 or Sony Nex 5n. When traveling, I use a Sony HX90v and RX100m3. I found this camera while looking for 4K capable cameras to use for my YouTube channel. As you can see, I was mainly a hardcore Sony fan, but this camera persuaded me to try another brand. Thankful that I did. It has close to the zoom that the Sony HX90v has. Fully zoomed the HX90v has around ~700mm reach (35mm equivalent) and this camera is about ~600mm reach. 100mm isn't much from my experience to truly make a huge difference. One thing that this camera has that I love about it, that the HX90v doesn't have. Is the ability to shoot RAW files. Which is something I can get from my RX100m3 and my DSLR/Mirrorless. Now, this isn't going to beat the image quality that the RX100m3 or K50/5n give since the sensor is very small in comparison. Going back to the camera now. It is weather resistant to a degree (Truthfully, I never push weather resistance to hard.). Which for price is a huge plus for traveling and being an active outdoor photographer. The 12.1 Megapixel rating may turn people away from this when they hear other cameras having 18+ or now some being 24+. Though really, from experience, if you're going to post on Facebook, or any other social media or even print the 4x6/8x10 style prints. Then 12.1 Megapixels is more than enough. To be fair, those 4K TVs (this records in 4K too) are about 8 Megapixels, with 1080p being around 2 Megapixels. So after letting that sink in, don't let it worry you to much. How does video stack up? Video works pretty well, I managed to get great quality video out of this camera. I bought a mic that is $36 from amazon and now its audio is even better. Plus this camera records in 4K, which is a big plus since my other cameras listed only record in 1080p max (K50 unsure, never use it to record). Now before I get ahead of myself, realistically it'd be nice to record at 4K 60FPS. Sadly this camera doesn't record at 60FPS, instead it records at 30fps and 24fps (4K that is). Like I said, I bought this for YouTube videos and thats perfect really. I truly see this camera replacing my HX90v and RX100m3 on traveling. Though I don't know exactly how it performs at low light, I know it's going to be weaker performance than my other cameras minus the HX90v, which has the same sized sensor. Now a quick summary If you're looking for a fun camera that gives great photos, and great videos buy this. If you want a 4K camera, buy this. Weather Resistant camera needed for travel? You guessed it, buy this. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017 Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017 by Gigachip
    • Panasonic LUMIX FZ300: A Zooming Marvel with a Jack for All Trades*
This camera has an incredible zoom lens that can go from 25mm to 600mm. That's a crazy amount of zoom, and it's perfect for capturing everything from wildlife to distant landscapes. The FZ300 also shoots stunning 4K video. The picture quality is incredible, and the camera is even capable of recording smooth, high-quality footage in low light. In addition to its impressive zoom and video capabilities, the FZ300 also has a number of other features that make it a great all-around camera. It has a built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so you can easily share your photos and videos with others. It also has a hot shoe, so you can attach a variety of external accessories. And to top it all off, the FZ300 is incredibly lightweight and portable. You can easily take it with you on hikes, vacations, or wherever else your adventures take you. Overall, the Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 is a fantastic camera that offers a great combination of features and performance. If you're looking for a camera that can do it all, the FZ300 is a great option. In other words, the Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 is a zooming marvel with a jack for all trades. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023 by J Russell
    • Outstanding for 4K video and time lapses
One of my hobbies is time lapse photography, and I've used many cameras (and many smartphone apps) towards that end. This camera produces not only some fantastic results, but it's super easy to use for that purpose. Exposure between frames in a time lapse is nice and steady, there's hardly any exposure flicker at all, even when doing a night-to-day time lapse. On auto-ISO, exposure can adjust itself in one-unit increments, so you don't get a sudden jump in exposure when it moves from ISO 100 to ISO 200 for example, it'll go 100, 101, 102, as needed. The time lapse interval is continuously adjustable in seconds, so you don't have to choose between 2 sec and 5 sec intervals when you actually want 3 sec, like you do with, say, a popular action camera. It has the ability to pause and resume a time lapse, and you can change settings, reframe, and even zoom in the middle. Color and contrast are pretty true to life, and adjustable in-camera. 4K video is excellent, especially in good light. The exposure metering does a really good job, and the Creative Video mode lets you set part or all of the exposure triangle manually, effectively giving you aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes for video. Point and shoots and phones usually use way too fast a shutter speed for video--this camera can do 1/25 exposures at 24 fps, giving that nice smooth motion that makes a video look like it was shot on a real camera. The lens is fairly fast at f/2.8, and it maintains that throughout its zoom range. The body is weather-sealed and I've used it in the rain many times without any fogging up. The battery, when new, lasts for a few hours of photos or about 1.5 hours of video, and you can easily get a DC adapter to hook it up to external power if you need more than that. There are a few shortcomings, but they're not dealbreakers for me: video is limited to 30 minutes (which is annoying and unnecessary), and time lapses to 9,999 photos (at a 1 second interval that's about 2h45m). The manual focus wheel only starts moving after you've turned it about 1/16 turn, and requires some fiddling at times. And of course with its small sensor, it starts to get pretty grainy at high ISOs, limiting its use in very low light. Overall, an amazing camera for the price and perfect for time lapse photographers and daytime amateur videographers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019 by J. Milligan
    • A nearly perfect digital camera....nearly
I needed a new digital camera & decided on this one. I am not quite as demanding for DSLR-like photos, but good enough for saving, viewing later on and perhaps posting on social sites. PROS: Constant F2.8 aperture OLED touchscreen rear swivel/twist view-finder Weather-sealed [don't stick it underwater] Shoots 4K video & burst photo mode Programmable photo mode Can shoot either JPEG or RAW photos Can use external flash Built-in flash 24X Optical zoom Leica lens Uses same battery as FZ200 and FZ1000 Super fast 10 fps burst shooting Takes pretty good photos for small 1 2/3" sensor Good Venus Processor/engine 12.1 Megapixel Wi-fi option Typical easy to navigate Panasonic menu system LVF sensor Full manual photography modes Fairly good battery life [over 200 photos per battery, less when using flash a lot] Special photography modes/scenes CONS: Smallish 1 2/3" sensor Not a massive zoom So-so photo qualities in very low light conditions for indoors and outdoor photos, use a flash! Overall photo qualities are pretty good outdoors during daylight, not so well in low light conditions. Overall photo qualities for indoor photos with flash are pretty good, sometimes photos get washed out by the flash, so you can lower the flash intensity with this camera to fix that issue. Photo qualities indoors with no flash are not good unless it's extremely bright indoors. Use a flash for all indoor photos if possible with this camera. Overall, 4K photos comes out rather good Overall video qualities are quite good indoors and outdoors, especially during daylight hours, so-so in lower light conditions. 4K videos are fine, nothing really outstanding but pretty good still. If you want a decent small-sensor larger digital bridge camera that takes overall pretty good photos & loaded with a lot of features & really don't need or want to spend hundreds of dollars more on the bigger sensored FZ-1000, FZ-2000 or FZ-2500, then this maybe the camera for you. I gave this camera 5 star rating all because it fulfills most of my photo needs with no problems. It's a pretty good camera for being a smaller sensor camera. Nearly a perfect digital camera, I would say. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016 by REALReviewersTracker08
    • Great little bridge camera for beginners.
I'm no camera/photography expert by any means however I wanted to pick this up as a hobby and was looking for a decent/all around camera I could learn with. I think, price wise, the Canon T7 would've been a better choice however, I wasn't interested in getting different lenses for different shooting scenarios...at least not just yet. I wanted something fairly basic and easy to use without breaking the bank. I've been playing with this for a couple days now and have been impressed with the camera as a whole. I have yet to fiddle around with all the different settings and auto focus stuff so I'm merely using this as a point and shoot. This being a bridge camera, it's right between a point-and-shoot and a DSLR which is what I was aiming for. Price wise, it fit my budget as well. Plus I had some Amazon points I wanted to use for this. The camera is somewhat small. I have L sized hands so manipulating the buttons and such can be a bit tricky at times. I've noticed that, at full zoom, autofocusing can be a bit wonky but that's sort of to be expected. Overall though, I can't really find many cons about this camera. For me, this has been a nice little pickup. It's not too simple nor too advanced so it's great to learn with and just have some fun and got shooting with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023 by LouRevue
    • FZ300, A Fantastic Camera that is a huge upgrade to the Panasonic FZ200
I bought the FZ300 as a present for my wife. She loved the FZ150 she was using but found it's limitations discouraging. She didn't want my FZ200 and didn’t like the FZ1000 I bought her at first because it was too big and heavy . I ended up adding it to my camera collection (it's a great 5 star camera that I enjoy using and I highly recommend). The FZ300 is smaller and lighter than the FZ1000 and seemed like a good upgrade for her to use. Before I gave my wife the camera I tested the camera out and was extremely impressed with the huge number of improvements in the camera over the FZ200. The FZ200 has the same lens and sensor as the FZ300 but the difference that the improved processor, much better EVF and touch screen, much better build quality, weather proofing make this camera a terrific buy. There are so many other features, neither of us has tried will make this camera useful for just about any occasion She likes to use just the IA setting like many users and the FZ300 works just perfect in that setting. She used the camera on our just completed cruise and was so enthusiast about it's performance, I kept hearing , "I love this camera", . "I love this camera". . In viewing her images they were coming out sharp, detailed, and perfect exposure. We were both amazed that even the lower light indoors images and video showed great detail. I set a 1600 ISO limit and images showed very good dynamic range, much better than the FZ200 I had used previously. The best features she liked were the beautiful bright sharp EVF, the fast accurate focus and the touch screen was a WOW, She also loved the many extra features. She found the handling superb. It does feel great in the hand and the new styling matches the newer Panasonic cameras. The menus are easy and the super control panel seen on expensive cameras is terrific. You can quickly adjust any setting on the LCD without going through extensive menus like most cameras. The touch focus on the LCD screen is also a great feature. Macro images are also much easier to take and look great. Some really great points and extra features that make the camera very special 1. The camera has an excellent grip, it feels good in the hands. Easy to use. 2. Very good camera build, feels more solid than the excellent FZ200 3. Camera has weather sealing and can be used in inclement weather. Not waterproof! 4. Great zoom range. From 25 to 600 5. EVF is larger and improved over FZ200 and can view scenes and info better 6. Touchscreen LCD is a great improvement which allows easier use of camera 7. Can set the focus point while viewing through EVF, focus area, extra functions buttons. 8. Constant F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom area. Allows more light, better low light 9. Has mechanical shutter (quiet) and electronic shutter (noise free) great in museums 10. Extremely fast focus, much improved over the FZ200. Depth from defocus process? 11. 4K photos, 30FPS images come out 8mp, can easily select perfect photo on LCD 12. 4K video now possible. Carefully done and results are excellent. 13. Camera appears very fast. Fast startup and ready to use. 14. Microphone port allows adding external Microphone. Useful when windy conditions. 15. Improved low light images even with the small sensor. Up to 1600 with some noise 16. Camera while small dSLR sized is fairly light even with the big zoom lens. 17. Can easily add filters, including Polarizers, ND filters and super closeup filters 18. Includes a very good lens hood that can protect the lens without adding a UV filter 19. Image quality is excellent in good light, shows good dynamic range and lots of detail. 20. Wifi allows easy transfer of images. And camera control through app. 21. Images and video overall is excellent with lots of keepers. 22. F2.8 constant aperture lens allows improved Bokeh (background blur not usually possible with small sensor.). Mostly seen in macro images. 23. Good quality macro images possible. What isn’t so great with this excellent camera and could be improved. 1. Camera uses a very small sensor, so low light images and video are limited 2. Small sensor has lower dynamic range and less detail in images. 3. Could use a headphone jack for video. 4. Missing extra wide angle because of fixed lens. 5. Not pocket able, so camera needs a bag or strap. 6. Low light images and video while tops for small sensor are still limited and can be noisy. 7. Lens is integrated in camera so you really can’t change the lens. 8. Camera is not inexpensive but considering all the features, it’s a good buy. If you love super zoom cameras or you are a birder, this is a must buy. It won't replace the FZ1000 which has a much larger 1 inch sensor with better image quality, better low light quality and better dynamic range. But the FZ300 is a true super zoom; it stands in a class all it's own and it is well worth upgrading if you have a FZ150/FZ200 or other older Canon or Nikon super zoom. Right now as of 2016, it's the best small sensor super zoom you can buy. If the camera seems too big or expensive for you, consider the Panasonic ZS50 which is a great pocket super zoom with an EVF or the new ZS100 which now has a 1 inch sensor and touchscreen EVF..but costs more than the FZ300.. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015 by Roger James

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