Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S Silver
The 340g design packs a 20.1MP full-frame CMOS sensor with Eye AF and extensive zoom for sharp distant subjects, despite a fixed display without stabilization. Low-light reliability and USB charging for easy sharing make it a practical travel companion. Best for beginners and streamers who value portability and zoom range over weather sealing and professional video stabilization.
Type compact
Sensor 20.1MP full-frame
Video 4K
Weight 340 g
26 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.1 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 10 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 579 | 723 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S | 70.8 | 38.1 | 13.5 | 31.9 | 23.2 | 43.8 | 46 | 28 | 51.1 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.3 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.5 | 76.3 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 98.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.7 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.3 | 86.7 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.9 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 92.5 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.2 | 84.6 | 93.7 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.7 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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