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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,359,000
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/16000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 24×
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes (Water and dust resistent)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 380
Summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has bigger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is very significant specification of this model because large sensor lets you to capture photos of the higher quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 has a wider ISO range of 125-12800 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. This ISO numbers let the camera owner to capture good quality photos in low light situations. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 provides better 24x optical zoom.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 screen is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is produced with a touch screen.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 is weather sealed i.e. the camera will be safe even uncovered if the camera owner are out capturing photos in the rain or snow. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 380 photos with the Lumix DMC-FZ300 and only 360 with the Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 weighs 691g which is 140g lighter than the weight of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 is the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon