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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 6.3 years newer.
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Lumix FZ300
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Alpha 7 IV
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- ALumix FZ300 has higher Burst (electronic) (60 fps vs 10 fps)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Lumix FZ300 is 5mm shorter than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 37mm thicker.
Lumix FZ300 is 33 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 117mm Lumix FZ300 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix FZ300: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — 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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ300 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ300 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7 IV?
Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 33 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Lumix FZ300: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ300 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ300 launched at $599 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Lumix FZ300 is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.