Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 Black
Panasonic
49 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a1 Black 2021
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 Black
No customer feedback yet
Sony Alpha a1 Black 2021
88 out of 100 high confidence 87 reviews
The Sony Alpha 1 is overwhelmingly praised as a revolutionary hybrid camera, with users highlighting its exceptional autofocus, high-resolution stills, and impressive 8K video capabilities. Many reviewers call it the best camera they've ever owned, particularly for wildlife and sports photography. However, a few significant issues are noted, including firmware updates that break Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and reject third-party batteries, plus a rare but serious EVF failure in direct sunlight. Despite the high price, most feel it delivers exceptional value for professionals.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- High-resolution 50MP sensor
- Impressive 8K video quality
- Fast 30fps burst shooting
- Excellent for wildlife and sports
Cons
- Firmware updates break Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Non-Sony batteries rejected after update
- EVF fails in direct sunlight
- High price
- Back screen quality mediocre
Autofocus 25
Image quality 20
Video capability 12
Firmware updates 4
Battery compatibility 3
Evf reliability 2
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | 1-inch | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.100000381469727 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 80★ | 100 |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/2 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MP4 (H.264/AAC) | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 430 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | microHDMI typeD | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 Black
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong burst (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong af (69th percentile)
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average display (28th percentile)
Sony Alpha a1 Black 2021
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a1
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
