Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 with Sony Alpha a5100 Overview
Let's compare Sony Alpha a5100 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300.
The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony a5100 was released in 2014, and Panasonic FZ300 in 2015.
Lumix DMC-FZ300 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha a5100 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a5100 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FZ300. The difference of 12 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Lumix DMC-FZ300 has image stabilization(5-axis Optical), Alpha a5100 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Lumix DMC-FZ300 has electronic viewfinder, and the Alpha a5100 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a higher resolution of 1440k dots, Alpha a5100 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a5100 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha a5100 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha a5100 |
Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Panasonic
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| Model |
Alpha a5100 |
Lumix DMC-FZ300 |
| Announced |
August, 2014 |
July, 2015 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E (NEX) |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
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| Number of Lenses |
116 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
1040k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
179 |
49 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/16000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
12.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.00 |
8.80 |
| Flash Modes |
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
400 shots |
380 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FW50 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
283 g |
691 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 63 x 36 mm |
132 x 92 x 117 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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