Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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  • Effective pixels

    12 megapixels

    Max resolution

    4000 x 3000

  • Screen Size

    3″

    Screen Dots

    1,040,000

  • Physical

    132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″)

  • Body Type

    SLR-like (bridge)

    Flash

    Yes

  • Sensor type

    BSI-CMOS

    Sensor size

    1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100-6400

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Body type

  • Body type SLR-like (bridge)

Sensor

  • Max resolution4000 x 3000
  • Image ratio w:h1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
  • Effective pixels12 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors13 megapixels
  • Sensor size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  • Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
  • ProcessorVenus Engine

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100-6400
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)
  • White balance presets5
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationOptical
  • Image stabilization notes5-axis hybrid IS in movie mode
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatRAW
  • JPEG quality levelsFine, standard

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Contrast Detect (sensor)
    • Multi-area
    • Center
    • Selective single-point
    • Tracking
    • Single
    • Continuous
    • Touch
    • Face Detection
    • Live View
  • Digital zoomYes (4X)
  • Manual focusYes
  • Number of focus points
  • Lens mount
  • Focal length multiplier

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDFully articulated
  • Screen size3″
  • Screen dots1,040,000
  • Touch screenYes
  • Screen typeTFT LCD
  • Live viewYes
  • Viewfinder typeElectronic
  • Viewfinder coverage100%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.7×
  • Viewfinder resolution1,440,000

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed60 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/16000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure modeYes
  • Subject / scene modesYes
  • Built-in flashYes
  • External flashYes (via hot shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
  • Continuous drive12.0 fps
  • Self-timerYes
  • Metering modes
    • Multi
    • Center-weighted
    • Spot
  • Exposure compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
  • WB BracketingNo

Videography features

  • FormatMPEG-4, AVCHD
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneStereo
  • SpeakerMono

Storage

  • Storage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC card

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMIYes (mini-HDMI)
  • Microphone portYes
  • Headphone portNo
  • WirelessBuilt-In
  • Wireless notes802.11b/g/n
  • Remote controlYes (wired or smartphone)

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedYes (Water and dust resistent)
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery descriptionLithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life (CIPA)380
  • Weight (inc. batteries)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
  • Dimensions132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPSNone