The FZ300 and the FZ330 are similar in the sense that both feature an electronic viewfinder, which is helpful when framing images in bright sunlight. The second option is to zoom in to an area you want in focus and drag a slider at the bottom of the screen which cycles through all of the bracketed frames. The Panasonic Lumix FZ330, or FZ300 as it's known in North America, is a high-end super-zoom camera with a 24x optical range and constant f2.8 … Example of a photo taken with the Lumix FZ300 References. The top panel of the FZ330 / FZ300 has gained a control wheel, this isn’t a new addition but rather a redesign of the old thumb wheel which protruded from the back of the FZ200. Before trying it out it I was a little concerned that shooting hand-held and with a model that was in motion Post focus might be ineffective, but it turns out that even for difficult subjects like pets, you can rely on getting at least one frame with the focus on the face or eyes. If you would like to see a different side-by-side camera review, just use the search menu below. comparator from among the camera models in the table. Out of the box its image transfer features are on a par with the FZ330 / FZ300’s. The FZ330 / FZ300 can also shoot 720p movies at 100fps for slow motion playback at a quarter real time speed and 640 x480 at 200fps for playback at 1/8th speed. Sony describes the RX10 II as ‘dust and moisture resistant’ so we can only guess at how that compares in practical terms to the ‘splash / dustproof’ Lumix FZ330 / FZ300, but it would be reasonable to suppose that the occasional shower won’t do it any harm. In practice, this didn’t happen very often, and when it did it was sometimes the case that there was another point in the image that was recorded where the focus was in the same plane. Pressing the Fn2 button toggles peaking in either mode. For this hand-held panning shot the stabilisation was enabled and it does a great job of keeping things wobble-free during the pan and zoom and even at the FZ330 / FZ300’s maximum 600mm focal length. That said, neither comes close to the performance you could expect from even a modest DSLR or mirrorless camera equipped with phase detect AF. Plus of course, the RX10 II’s ability to work with apps downloaded from the PlayMemories store means you can add new features like time-lapse and advanced bracketing. Plus don’t forget the fact the Lumix enjoys the compositional benefits of a fully-articulated touch-screen. Gordon’s gone into more detail about 4K Photo in his Lumix GX8 review. (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 5.6. Here’s a version in 1080 / 50p. In terms of their size and styling, the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 and Sony RX10 II look quite similar; the RX10 II is a little more compact, but at 813g is heavier than the 691g Lumix FZ330 / FZ300. If you’ve only got the opportunity for one or two shots and you want to make sure you’ve got at least one frame that’s sharp where it should be, Post Focus might be your best option. The two cameras under review were launched at the same price and fall into the same market segment. Compared with the 8.3x zoom on the Sony RX10 II though, the FZ330 / FZ300’s range is huge. As a modern camera, the FZ330 / FZ300 is also equipped with Wifi, and while there’s no NFC, there are QR codes for quick configuration. While the FZ330 / FZ300’s 24x / 25-600mm zoom range is shorter than the longest super-zooms on the market – thanks to its constant f2.8 focal ratio – it still enjoys considerably longer reach than the Sony RX10 Mark II with its 8x / 24-200mm range. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 (also known as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ330) is a constant-aperture DSLR-styled digital bridge camera announced by Panasonic on July 16, 2015. From this site, you'll be able to easily download the latest firmware to enhance the product's performance. The combined USB / A/V port and mini HDMI connectors are located under a soft flap on the right side of the body, where you’ll also find a socket for the optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote. Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 design and controls. Multiple AF uses 49 areas to determine the best focus regions and there’s a single area AF option with a resizeble AF area that can be moved around the screen. Here’s an example of both cameras at the same location zoomed to their maximum focal lengths; note the 3:2 aspect ratio of the Sony is wider. As you might expect, the higher resolution 2.3 million dot EVF in the Sony RX10 II provides a visibly more detailed view, and it’s bigger and brighter too. View the image, set the focus, or release the shutter from a distance, and then transfer images for sharing on social media. For manual focus the FZ330 / FZ300 offers the usual array of focusing assistance including a distance scale, MF assist (which you can choose to display as a picture-in-picture inset or full-screen), magnification and peaking. If you’d like camera with a 1in sensor and a longer zoom than the RX10 II, consider the Lumix FZ1000 (16x / 25-400mm) or Canon G3X (25x / 24-600mm), albeit with both models slowing their apertures as the lenses extend through their focal range (to f4 and f5.6 respectively) – there’s always a compromise to balance. All other things being equal you should in theory be able to achieve shallower depth of field with the RX10 II than the FZ330 / FZ300 at the same focal length and subject distance. Finally, there’s the Q-menu button right at the bottom which also doubles as the Fn3 programmable function button. When you see an image you like, just tap it and the Lumix Image app will let you save the original to your device or start uploading it to one of the social, sharing or storage services installed on your device. All words, images, videos and layout, copyright 2005-2020 Gordon Laing. With snap movies you can set up a focus pull in advance tapping the screen to define the start and end focus positions, which is pretty neat. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively suppresses vibration ensures clear, steady shots every time. If you’re unlucky it’s possible that the in-focus frame will be the one where your subject blinks or adopts an unfortunate facial expression, but that aside, there’s no reason you shouldn’t get a good result even with a moving subject. How much difference does that make at the long end? 22 INTRODUCTION. Both cameras offer a resolution of 12 megapixels. You can also choose whether to copy images in their original resolution, or in one of two smaller versions. • 35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm. For now though, just to note that the button for selecting macro focussing is still here, but the focus mode selector has moved to the rear panel on the right side of the viewfinder. Both the FZ300 and the FZ330 are fixed lens compact cameras that are equipped with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. The Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 also supports face recognition. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400. The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Wifi allows you to wirelessly browse the FZ330 / FZ300’s images on the larger and more detailed screen of a smartphone or tablet, copy them onto these devices, upload them to online storage or social media services (either directly or via a smartphone), or become remote-controlled using the free Lumix Image app for iOS or Android devices. Stand-out features of the weather-proof FZ330 include a 24x zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8 throughout the 25-600mm range, 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S + system, 4K movie recording, high-resolution LCD touchscreen and EVF, fast auto-focusing, 12fps burst shooting, RAW file support and a … comparator from among the camera models in the table. If so, please get in touch, so that we can correct the information. The FZ330 / FZ300 has no fewer than six focus modes, Pinpoint, 1-Area, Custom Multi, 49-Area, Tracking and Face Detection. Above right: Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II at 200mm equivalent. Even then, the 24x range was modest for a bridge super-zoom, but the constant maximum aperture which remains at f2.8 throughout the zoom range was and remains a very useful feature. The Panasonic Lumix FZ330, or FZ300 as it’s known in North America, is a high-end super-zoom camera with a 24x optical range and constant f2.8 focal ratio. The second scenario where Post Focus could come in useful is for portraiture. Face detection can detect up to 15 faces and lock focus on one of them. Finally, the Lumix Image app allows the FZ300 / FZ330 to inherit the fun Jump Snap feature introduced with the GF7. The FZ330 / FZ300’s screen has been updated with a higher resolution 1040k dot LCD panel replacing the older model’s 460k dot screen. In good light the FZ330 / FZ300’s contrast detect system, aided by Panasonic’s Depth by Defocus technology, can acquire and maintain focus on a moderately paced subject moving towards the camera with a better than 50% success rate. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature This uses the accelerometer in your phone to trigger the shutter remotely as you jump in the air. Here’s a version in 1080 / 50p. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3. Update Contents For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. I found the best results were achieved with the FZ330 / FZ300 set to custom multi mode using the central AF area grouping. Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 lens and stabilisation. It’s a really fun way to exploit the technology in your pocket. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses. Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the FZ300 and the FZ330 write their files to SDXC cards. Switch to AVCHD format and the options are 1080p50/60 at 28Mbit/s, 1080i50/60 at 17Mbit/s (from 50p sensor output) or 24Mbit/s (from 25p sensor output), and 1080p24 at 24Mbit/s. The screen is 3:2 proportioned, so there are narrow black bars down either side when shooting stills in the sensor’s native 4:3 proportions; conversely when shooting 16:9 HD video you get narrow black bands top and bottom. You can also add a monochrome to colour fade in our out effect, as well as a simple exposure fade. For this clip the camera was mounted on a tripod and the stabilisation was disabled. Did this review help to inform your camera decision process? capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software. The clever part is Panasonic equips its 4k Photo cameras with software that lets you easily capture bursts of video before scrolling through the footage and extracting the perfect frame as a JPEG image, all in-camera. You can adjust the ISO, white balance, exposure compensation or focus area, and there’s also a Q.Menu button which presents a list of additional options you can remotely change including the flash mode, aspect ratio, resolution, compression, metering mode, macro mode,photo style or movie quality. To end on a positive note, the FZ330 / FZ300’s EVF has a much better eye cup that the RX10 II’s, it’s very comfortable and does a great job of blocking extraneous light. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Thanks in advance for your kind support! The Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 also has a standard hotshoe to which you can attach an external flash. Both optics have identical focal length range and aperture specifications (4.5-108.0mm f/2.8-2.8). The first is the camera doesn’t have any kind of built-in browser to accept the terms and conditions of public hotspots, so you’ll mostly be using home or office-based Wifi. For stills shooting the O.I.S optical image stabilisation system is essentially unchanged from the earlier FZ200. Dear Customers, We would like to thank you for purchasing Panasonic DMC-FZ300/FZ330. It also takes up quite a bit of room but despite that the FZ330 / FZ300’s top panel isn’t cluttered and in fact looks less fussy than the earlier model. As before, the four cardinal points are assigned to ISO, white balance, self-timer/drive modes and AF area position. On the other hand, since Panasonic FZ300 has 49% larger pixel area (2.34 µm 2 vs 1.56 µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic FZ80, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images. Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 Image Stabiliser off / on. Panasonic sells Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 shooting experience.  »  That said, you can always turn touch AF off, or just flip the screen inwards if it’s a problem. *PANASONIC Lumix FZ330 REVIEW* Oct 26, 2019 • Review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. Other video features include snap movie, which records a short clip of between two and eight seconds in length. Hence, there is not much to differentiate the two. For information on product purchases, please check the website of your favorite online vendor. For this clip the camera was mounted on a tripod and the stabilisation was disabled.  »  As before, the FZ330 / FZ300 uses a BLC12E Lithium Ion battery with a power rating of 1200mAh. Download the original file (Registered members of Vimeo only) The stabilisation is now improved and the newer Venus Engine image processor claims better quality along with in-camera RAW development and adjustable highlight and shadow tone curves from the Lumix G series. I used it in light rain as well as on the beach with no problems, but there’s no point in exposing a camera to the elements unnecessarily so my advice would be to keep it covered if possible, but not to worry about the occasional splash. It’s still an excellent EVF and a big improvement over the earlier FZ200’s. The Lumix DMC-FZ330 (also known as the FZ300) is Panasonic's latest super-zoom compact camera. Above left: Panasonic Lumix FZ330 at 600mm equivalent 12 Megapixel original image. Both the FZ300 and the FZ330 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. Both the FZ300 and the FZ330 are fixed lens compact cameras that are equipped with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market. Its 600mm/F2.8 high-speed lens and 4K Video/Photo recording capability will definitely satisfy you and make sure you catch those fleeting photo opportunities. Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. Once again, thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. Most obviously, the RX10 II has a dedicated aperture ring and an exposure compensation dial. When set to auto mode, the flash pops up when required. Well, it depends. You could of course frame grab from video externally, but Panasonic has made it easy to perform the whole process in-camera. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s. Panasonic FZ300 is ranked #1 out of 244 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 71 whereas Panasonic FZ1000 is ranked #4 out of 10 Large Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 71. The other issue is depth of field. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Here you can see the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300’s touch focus in action. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p). In these situations I’d probably shoot a full resolution version with the focus where I thought it should be and add a Post Focus version as insurance. On the day, I wasn’t able to get a sharp shot at 1/10th with the FZ330 / FZ300. Finally, Post Focus can make a difference to your macro shots. Compared with the AF on the Sony RX10 II I’d say there’s very little to choose between them for single AF situations. The examples above and below were shot using the Post Focus feature and selected and exported as JPEG files in the camera. An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Panasonic FZ330 is provided in the side-by-side display below. So is it a feature worth having? Above left: 100% crop, 4.5-108mm at 108mm, 1/20, 100 ISO, IOS off. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter. that favor affordability and compact design. The LUMIX FZ300 can be controlled remotely by using the Panasonic Image App on your Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or tablet. The body is bigger and a little heavier, it feels sturdier and the control layout has become more complex. Nikon Z TC-1.4x TC-2.0x teleconverter review. and a custom AF icon. The Lumix FZ330 / FZ300’s electronic viewfinder is also upgraded with a 1440k dot OLED with 0.7x magnification replacing the FZ200’s 1312k dot LCD with 0.46x. The built-in flash has a range of 8.8 meters, (note that because of the FZ330 / FZ300’s constant aperture, that applies throughout the zoom range). The RX10 II has NFC for quick and easy connections and provides remote control as well as upload to a smartphone. Above: Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 1/200, f3.5, 100 ISO, Above: Panasonic Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 1/1300, f4, 100 ISO. This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The clip was shot at f2.8 with the ISO set to 100 and the lens was zoomed in to 76mm equivalent. Which camera is better? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Manufacturers are typically vague about the degree of protection you can expect form sealed bodies, in Panasonic’s case they describe the FZ330 / FZ300 as ‘splash / dustproof’. Unlike the screen, the EVF is 4:3 proportioned so the image completely fills it with exposure and other information overlaid along the top and bottom edges. Here’s an examaple of the coverage on offer with the optical zoom on the FZ330 / FZ300. From here you can activate the touch-shutter feature, apply a filter effect, set the AE metering area or access any of the touch function buttons, for example to turn on Wifi or access the 4K photo mode. When your magnified selection is sharp, you’re all done and can export the JPEG. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts. On the base of the camera, the door to the combined battery and card compartment is located on the right under the grip. Whichever you use, there’s a slightly off-putting grinding noise from the zoom motor. The latest FZ-series camera from Panasonic, the Lumix DMC-FZ300, updates the FZ200 model we reviewed in September 2012. If I was to make a criticism of the touch focus operation it would be that it’s easy to inadvertently reposition the grid with your nose when using the viewfinder, particularly if, like me, you use your left eye. Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. On the FZ330 / FZ300 you can shoot in PASM exposure modes, selected either from the video menu or by tapping the exposure mode icon in the top left of the screen when the mode dial is in the movie position. You can also get great wildlife shots at 600mm, though, again, some subjects, like small birds will appear very small in the frame even at the maximum range. The Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 looks and feels altogether more robust and capable than the earlier FZ200. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Panasonic website. You can also select from a choice of grids and a live histogram display from the custom settings menu. Custom Multi mode allows you to select a subset of the 49 areas arranged in a diamond configuration a single row or column, or a user defined pattern, then you simply tap the screen to position your AF grid. The mode dial is also bigger and the second custom position is replaced with a dedicated spot for panoramic shooting. How about other alternatives? APOTELYT.com has no affiliation with any of the equipment producers mentioned on this site and does not engage in retail trade. Here I positioned the FZ300 / FZ330 on the table with the ketchup bottle in the foreground. It works surprisingly well too. Panasonic FZ300 Stop-Motion Animation Sample, 1920 x 1080, 15 fps converted to 30fps Download Original (6.6 MB .MP4 File) I found the FZ300's overall video performance to be quite good. Comparing the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300 with the Sony RX10 II, I’d say that Depth by Defocus gives the Lumix a definite advantage over the RX10 II in lock-on AF mode when shooting moving subjects in good light. Even then, the 24x range was modest for a bridge super-zoom, but the constant maximum aperture which remains at f2.8 throughout the zoom range was and remains a very useful feature. There’s are also Time Lapse and Stop Motion modes, accessed through the main menus rather than the movie options. Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic FZ1000 before getting into our more detailed comparison. I began using Panasonic’s FZ range of Bridge cameras way back in 2004. May not be used without permission. Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic FZ300 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. If that becomes a problem though, you can use the Fn4 button next to the viewfinder to switch permanently to one or the other. While the FZ300 retains its predecessor’s 12.1-megapixel sensor and Leica-branded 24x f/2.8 zoom lens, it introduces a new Venus Engine processor and improved autofocusing system. In the three years since the FZ200 Panasonic has introduced some new ones so, in addition to the original line up of Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, and One Point Colour you can now add Old Days, Dynamic, rough and Silky Monochrome, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Fantasy and Sunshine. Up to six faces can be stored along with name, D.O.B. In good light the RX10 II also focusses almost instantaneously, but when I compared the two with the same stationery subject the FZ330 / FZ300 seemed fractionally faster and it was a little more reliable in low light. Do the specifications of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Panasonic FZ330 place the cameras among the top in their class? If the camera’s mode dial is set to Aperture or Shutter Priority, you can remotely adjust the aperture or shutter speed respectively, and in Manual you can change both. a more meaningful comparison, or just scroll down The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is the update to the very popular FZ200. For these clips I used the zoom rocker surrounding the shutter release, but don’t forget, there’s a second zoom control on the lens barrel. Keen eyed readers will note that I was able to get sharp results with the FZ200 at 1/10th. The second problem is before letting you upload anything directly from the camera you’ll first need to register for Panasonic’s free Lumix Club. Read my full review to discover which of these two bridge superzooms is the best option for you. If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the match-up finishes in a tie (0 points each). The AF responds very quickly, almost instantaneously in most circumstances and the only time there’s a perceptible delay is when fully zoomed in when the focus has to travel from close to distant and, as I already mentioned, in very low light conditions. I then alternately tapped the screen in the region of the beer pumps on the bar and the ketchup bottle to shift the focus back and forth between them. So being able to keep the lens aperture open to f2.8 all the way to the the FZ330 / FZ300’s maximum 600mm equivalent focal length allows you to get better results in low light as well as better isolating your subject with a shallow depth of field. The FZ330 / FZ300 shares the same 25-600mm equivalent zoom range as its predecessor, along with the constant f2.8 focal ratio and 12 Megapixel 1/2.3in MOS sensor behind the scenes. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background.
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