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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

    5.13 in
    3.82 in
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Digital Camera
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      5.1 in
      3.67 in
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Digital Camera
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      3.8 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		16 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      12
      3.7 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		11 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      User rating
      44
      4.3 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		47 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      45
      4.0 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		46 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Sensor typeMOSCMOS
      Sensor size0.24 in0.24 in
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
      Max resolution4608 x 3456 px5184 x 3456 px

      Image

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 80
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 12800
      ISO minimum10080
      ISO maximum320012800
      Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px5184 x 3888 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG XR
      • RAW
      		JPG
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Optical zoom60.0 x50.0 x
      Digital zoom5.0 x200.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.82.8
      Maximum aperture2.82.8
      Focal length equiv20 - 120024 - 1200
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      AutofocusTracking Auto Focus
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Screen size2.95 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Screen dots460000921000
      Touch screenyesno
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical

      Photography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Slow Sync
      Scene modes
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      • Portrait
      • Sports
      • Backlight
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night portrait
      • Pet
      • Snow
      • Landscape
      3D supportyesno
      Manual settingsyesyes

      Videography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 480
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      		MPEG
      Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps50.0 fps

      Audio features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Microphone typeStereoStereo
      Speaker typeMonoMono

      Design

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Body typeBridgeBridge
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Weight19.82 oz21.98 oz
      Width5.13 in5.1 in
      Height3.82 in3.67 in
      Depth4.65 in4.06 in

      Storage

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MS Duo
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS PRO Duo HS
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • MS XC-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal
      • SDXC
      • SDHC
      • SD
      • microSDHC
      • microSD
      • Memory Stick
      • Memory Stick Duo
      • Memory Stick Micro
      • Memory Stick Pro
      • Memory Stick Pro Duo

      Power

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)400400
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Lithium
      Rechargeable batteryyesyes

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI connector typeMiniMicro
      USB version2.02.0
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
      Bluetoothnono

      Other features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      GPSnono
      On Screen Display (OSD) languages
      • DEU
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FRE
      • ITA
      • JPN
      • BUL
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • ITA
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • SWE
      • TUR

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons

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