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EOS R7

Canon

EOS R7

32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.

$1,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

vs

Panasonic

Lumix FZ300

Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.

$599

Launch price

Released Jul 2015

EOS R7 is 6.8 years newer.

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Wins

16categories

EOS R7

WildlifeSports & Action

Wins

1categories

Lumix FZ300

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R7 wins 5 categories·Lumix FZ300 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 49)
  • AEOS R7 has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
  • AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 12.1 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R7Lumix FZ300
Resolution32.5 MP12.1 MP
Sensor22.3 x 14.86.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max32,0006,400
Burst30 fps60 fps
4K59.94 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight612 g691 g
Battery660 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R7 front view

EOS R7

132 × 90 × 92 mm

612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix FZ300

132 × 92 × 117 mm

691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)

EOS R7 is 1mm shorter and 25mm thinner than Lumix FZ300.

EOS R7 is 79 g lighter than Lumix FZ300.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 117mm Lumix FZ300

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R7 back view

EOS R7

132 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix FZ300

132 × 92 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R7 top view

EOS R7

132 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix FZ300

132 × 117 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R7

22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C

330 mm² area

Lumix FZ300

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

11.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R7

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Lumix FZ300: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS R7Lumix FZ300
Portrait
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R7

  • AF low-light limit

    -5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • AF points / zones

    651 vs 49 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix FZ300

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, MP4, AVCHD

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • Burst (electronic)

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R7

Pros

  • High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
  • Up to 30fps electronic burst
  • 7-stop in-body stabilization
  • Dual SD UHS-II card slots
  • Strong value for wildlife and sports reach

Cons

  • APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
  • RF-S lens lineup is still limited
  • 4K 60p uses a crop in some modes

Lumix FZ300

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
  • Weather resistant
  • 4K video
  • Great reach

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • 12MP
  • Bridge-camera bulk

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R7
Lumix FZ300
Resolution
32.5 MP2.7× more
12.1 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
1/2.3-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size
22.3 x 14.8
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R7
Lumix FZ300
Aperture
f/2.8 constant
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
25-600 mm
EOS R7
Lumix FZ300
Processor
DIGIC X
Venus Engine
EOS R7
Lumix FZ300
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
32,000+2.3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
6,400
EOS R7
Lumix FZ300
Shutter type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R7 or Lumix FZ300?

EOS R7 scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Lumix FZ300?

EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R7 and Lumix FZ300 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Lumix FZ300?

EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Lumix FZ300?

EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the EOS R7 is 79 g lighter.

Do the EOS R7 and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?

EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R7 and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?

EOS R7: Yes. Lumix FZ300: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 380 shots for the Lumix FZ300, giving the EOS R7 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The Lumix FZ300 is $900 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.