Sony Alpha 6100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 6100Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      MSRP$750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses)$599
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ProcessorBIONZ XVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.5 - 108 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 77 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill flash
      slow sync
      rear sync
      wireless
      hi-speed
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1008.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, WirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97/240 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording LimitUnlimited
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32")132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.65 x 4.55"7.6 x 6.2 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.43 lb2.715 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life420 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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