Along with the Panasonic Lumix GX8, Panasonsic also announced the DMC-FZ300 updating to the current popular FZ200. This new camera maintains the same 12MP sensor and fast 25-600mm equivalent F2.8 lens, but featuring weather-sealing and 4K video support, 12 fps with single AF and 6 fps in continuous AF, 4K/UHD video at 30p and built-in Wi-Fi.
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The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 will start shipping in September for $599.00.
Specs:
| Price | |
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| MSRP | $599 |
| Body type | |
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other resolutions | 4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920) |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
| Color space | sRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-6400 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization notes | 5-axis hybrid IS in movie mode |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, standard |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 25–600 mm |
| Optical zoom | 24× |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Digital zoom | Yes (4X) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 30 cm (11.81″) |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (0.39″) |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7× |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440,000 |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External flash | Yes (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 |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | 12.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 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 Bracketing | No |
| Videography features | |
| Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n |
| Remote control | Yes (wired or smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Water and dust resistent) |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 |
| Dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | No |
| GPS | None |
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