DJI
Osmo 360 II
Second-gen 8K 360 director’s camera with dual 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K60, 14.5-stop DR, SuperNight 2.0, user-replaceable lenses, 120MP RAW stills, NFC, and 105GB built-in storage.
$599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Panasonic
Lumix ZS300
Large-sensor travel compact with 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS, 15x 24–360mm Leica zoom, 4K30 video, hybrid O.I.S., and USB-C — ZS200 successor without EVF.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Osmo 360 II is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo 360 II
Wins
Lumix ZS300
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix ZS300 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 14 frames)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- AOsmo 360 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo 360 II
36 × 81 × 61 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS300
111 × 66 × 45 mm
337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
Osmo 360 II is 75mm narrower than Lumix ZS300 but it is also 15mm taller and 16mm thicker.
Osmo 360 II is 154 g lighter than Lumix ZS300.
Depth (front-to-back): 61mm Osmo 360 II · 45mm Lumix ZS300
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS300
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360 II
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 36.3, 81, 61
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 14 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS300
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.2, 66.4, 45.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
Eye AF
Only Lumix ZS300 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Lumix ZS300 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360 II
Pros
- ✓Native 8K60 360 + SuperNight 2.0 at 8K60
- ✓14.5-stop DR; 10-bit D-Log M
- ✓User-replaceable hard-coated lenses
- ✓120MP HDR panoramas with RAW
- ✓105GB built-in storage + NFC tap-to-connect
Cons
- –Single-lens max 4K (no 5K vs first-gen / X6)
- –100 min 8K30 vs X6’s 140 min
- –10m waterproof vs X6’s 20m
- –US MSRP/availability still catching China launch (¥3,299)
Lumix ZS300
Pros
- ✓1-inch 20.1MP BSI sensor
- ✓15x 24–360mm Leica zoom
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo burst
- ✓AF macro from 3 cm
- ✓USB-C + Bluetooth/Wi-Fi sharing
Cons
- –No built-in EVF (vs ZS200)
- –Slow f/3.3–6.4 aperture
- –Fixed rear screen only
- –$100 premium over ZS200 launch
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo 360 II or Lumix ZS300?
Osmo 360 II scores 10.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix ZS300 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix ZS300?
Osmo 360 II is 120 MP and Lumix ZS300 is 20.1 MP, so the Osmo 360 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix ZS300?
Osmo 360 II uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Lumix ZS300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 II or the Lumix ZS300?
Osmo 360 II reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix ZS300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 II and Lumix ZS300?
Osmo 360 II weighs 183 g and Lumix ZS300 weighs 337 g, so the Osmo 360 II is 154 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 II and Lumix ZS300 record 4K video?
Osmo 360 II: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo 360 II and Lumix ZS300 weather sealed?
Osmo 360 II: Yes. Lumix ZS300: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 II and 360 shots for the Lumix ZS300, giving the Osmo 360 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 II launched at $599 and Lumix ZS300 at $899. The Osmo 360 II is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Panasonic press materials.