GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Panasonic
Lumix FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
MISSION 1 PRO is 10.8 years newer.
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Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
Wins
Lumix FZ300
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix FZ300 has lower AF low-light limit (-3 EV vs 0 EV)
- BLumix FZ300 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- BLumix FZ300 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
MISSION 1 PRO is 54mm narrower, 42mm shorter, and 89mm thinner than Lumix FZ300.
MISSION 1 PRO is 484 g lighter than Lumix FZ300.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 117mm Lumix FZ300
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 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
MISSION 1 PRO
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 12.1 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
AF low-light limit
-3 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 PRO or Lumix FZ300?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix FZ300?
MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix FZ300 have in-body image stabilization?
MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Lumix FZ300?
MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix FZ300?
MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 484 g lighter.
Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?
MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?
MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Lumix FZ300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 380 shots for the Lumix FZ300, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The Lumix FZ300 is $101 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of GoPro and Panasonic press materials.