Panasonic
Lumix FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Released Jul 2015
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ300
Wins
Alpha 1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 1,440,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix FZ300 is 5mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Alpha 1 II but it is also 34mm thicker.
Lumix FZ300 is 52 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 117mm Lumix FZ300 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
30.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ300: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
691 g vs 743 g — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 1,440,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ300 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ300 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix FZ300 is 52 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ300: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ300 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ300 launched at $599 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix FZ300 is $5,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.