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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 $898
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average build (15th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
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 | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 340 | 610 | 579 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 DC-ZS300S | 65.5 | 35.5 | 14.9 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 37.4 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 47.8 | 32.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.1 | 87.7 | 83.2 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 98.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.5 | 89 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 84.5 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $898
Amazon 1 offers From $898
Best Buy 1 offers From $900
May 28, 2026 $898
Usage Scores
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