Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 comes with tough body and can record 4K video


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

To replace the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 that was released a year ago, now Panasonic introduces the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300.

Still with a design that resembles to a DSLR camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is now more powerful with a body that's designed to be resistant to water splashes and dust. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is still armed with LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens which has 24x optical zoom capability or equivalent to 25mm-600mm lens. To support this lens, the Hybrid OIS image stabilization system is also presented so that the images can remain sharp even without the help of a tripod.

Behind the super zoom lens, you can find the 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that's combined with the latest Venus Engine processor. The ISO option is available up to ISO 6400 and there is also Continuous Shooting mode with shooting speed up to 12fps. This Continuous Shooting mode is supported with DFD (Depth From DeFocus) technology which offers super-fast autofocus performance with focus lock speed of about 0:09 seconds.

The update on the processor also brings better improvement in video mode. In addition to produce a video in Full HD resolution, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 can now record 4K video, 3840 x 2160 pixels. As a complement, this camera also has brought electronic viewfinder, 3-inch flexible screen and WiFi connection. According to the plan Panasonic Lunix DMC-FZ300 will be available in October 2015, at a price of US $ 599.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Sensor
1/2.3" BSI CMOS 12.1 megapixel
Processor
Venus Engine
ISO
Auto, 100-6400
Autofocus
Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Lens
25–600 mm, 24x optical zoom
Screen
Full Articulate, 3 inch, 1,040,000 dot
Viewfinder
Electronic, 1,440,000 dot
Continuous Shoot
12fps
Video
3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Memory Card
SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Connectivity
USB, HDMI, WiFi
Dimension
132 x 92 x 117 mm