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 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 10.9 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix FZ300
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix FZ300 has higher EVF refresh rate (60 Hz vs -1 Hz)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 20 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 1,440,000)
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 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Lumix FZ300 is 1mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Alpha 7R VI but it is also 34mm thicker.
Lumix FZ300 is 22 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 117mm Lumix FZ300 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix FZ300
132 × 117 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
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 7R VI
✓ 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
EVF refresh rate
60 Hz vs -1 Hz — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Weight
691 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 1,440,000 — 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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
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Panasonic Lumix FZ300
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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 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ300 or the Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7R VI?
Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the Lumix FZ300 is 22 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ300 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
Lumix FZ300: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ300 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ300 launched at $599 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The Lumix FZ300 is $3,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.