Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 / TZ300
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The Panasonic LUMIX ZS300 (also known as TZ300) is a premium compact camera designed specifically for the modern traveler. Equipped with a 1-inch, 20.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, this camera elevates image quality in a pocket-sized body, working in conjunction with the Venus Engine engine to deliver vibrant colors and solid low-light performance. Its core value proposition combines a large sensor with a powerful optical zoom in a design that fits perfectly in a jacket.
The heart of the ZS300 is its LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens with a 15x optical zoom, which covers an equivalent focal range of 24mm to 360mm. This allows you to capture wide landscapes and zoom in on distant subjects in great detail, all supported by the advanced 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ stabilization system. One of the most requested updates included in this model is the transition to the USB type C port, facilitating charging and data transfer with universal standards, although in exchange it has simplified its design by eliminating the electronic viewfinder (EVF).
In terms of its video capabilities, the ZS300 allows recording in 4K UHD at 30p, as well as including Panasonic's popular 4K PHOTO modes for extracting high-resolution frames from moving sequences. With a highly responsive 3.0-inch touchscreen (1.24 million points) and persistent Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, it's the ideal tool for those looking for superior smartphone quality without the complexity or bulk of an interchangeable lens system.
- Sensor format: 1-inch (20MP)
- Screen size: 3"
- Video modes: 4K UHD up to 30p · FHD up to 60p
- Announcement date: 2026-03-24
Specifications
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Line or model
- LUMIX ZS300 / TZ300
- Effective megapixels
- 20.1 Effective megapixels: usable sensor resolution for images.
- Sensor type
- BSI-CMOS Sensor technology (for example, CMOS, CCD).
- Processor
- Venus Engine
- Low pass filter
- With low-pass filter Optical low‑pass filter that reduces moiré and aliasing.
- ISO range
- ISO 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600) Range of ISO values available on the camera.
- Body type
- Travel zoom compact
- Body classification
- compact
- Body dimensions
- 111 x 66 x 45 mm / 340g Physical body dimensions (width × height × depth), usually in mm.
- Viewfinder
- No built-in electronic viewfinder Viewfinder type (optical or electronic) for composition.
- Screen size
- 3" Physical size of the screen; measured by the visible diagonal in inches.
- Screen resolution
- 1.84 million points Number of pixels shown on the screen (width × height).
- Touch screen
- Indicates whether the screen supports touch for menus or focus.
- Screen articulation
- Flip-out screen Screen articulation type (tilting, fully‑articulated, etc.).
- Video modes
- 4K UHD up to 30p · FHD up to 60p Available combinations of resolution and frames per second (FPS) for video recording.
- Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C Charging Wireless features available (Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi).
- Battery type
- Panasonic DMW-BLG10 (Lithium-ion) Battery type/model used by the camera.
- Built in lens
- Leica DC Vario-Elmar 24-360mm equivalent f/3.3-6.4
- Continuous shooting
- 10 fps (mechanical shutter) / 30 fps (4K PHOTO) Maximum burst shooting speed in frames per second (fps).
- Macro mode
- 3cm
- Storage media
- SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) Card/storage media formats supported by the camera.
- USB port
- USB-C
- Launch price
- USD 899 In 2026, it is the manufacturer’s suggested price at release.
- Current price
- USD 899 It is the approximate market value (used or new) as of Mar/2026.
- Mount
- Fixed Lens Lens mount type supported by the camera. If L-Mount Alliance appears, it means the camera uses Leica L mount shared across alliance brands.
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