This camera presents the best quality/price ratio in our comparison

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.

The second best quality/price ratio

More versatile, better built, more practical, faster, even more talented in video, the Lumix FZ2000 is head and shoulders above its predecessor. However, even if this excellent body fully deserves its 5 stars, you will have to prefer the Sony RX10 III if your main use is photography, the Lumix FZ2000 being clearly oriented towards video, an area where it excels despite some limitations, such as the crop 1, 5x in 4K.