Sales / Winter sales 2024 – The Panasonic Lumix FZ300 “4-star” camera at €455.24

With the Lumix FZ300 bridge, Panasonic intends to offer a very complete all-in-one camera aimed more at expert photographers. In addition to its numerous customization options, it also stands out thanks to its 24x zoom with constant aperture f/2.8.

With its Lumix FZ300, Panasonic will not disappoint those expecting a versatile, bright bridge with a good zoom range. It goes fast, it’s very handy, it films in 4K, it resists rain and dust and, in some aspects, can even pass for an expert camera. If bulk is not a problem, this is a very good candidate for the title of universal camera.

Strong points

• 24x zoom 25-600 mm f/2.8 stabilized on 5 axes.
• Tropicalization.
• Rotatable screen on ball joint and touchscreen.
• Well-defined, bright and comfortable viewfinder.
• 4K video and 4K photo.
• Build quality.
• Wide customization possibilities.
• RAW recording.
• Wireless.
• Supplied with a charger.

Weak points

• No headphone jack.
• No programmable lens ring.
• No focal length graduation on the lens.
• Menus sometimes a little complex.
• Proprietary USB socket.

Alternatively

The most powerful 90x zoom on the market seduces with its undeniable versatility, which avoids overloading with lenses. However, the image quality of this Kodak Pixpro AZ901 bridge, unconvincing from ISO 400 but satisfactory at full zoom, makes it suitable for an undemanding target, despite the integration of the RAW format. Opposite, the Nikon Coolpix P900 benefits from an eye detector, a brighter lens, NFC and a Full HD 50 fps video mode; sold a little more expensive, it is nevertheless a more interesting box to take advantage of a very powerful zoom.