Features and Specifications - Lumix Point & Shoot - DC-ZS300

Specification Sheet for NTSC TZ300/ZS300
Specification Details
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 111.2 x 66.4 x 45.2 mm (4.38 x 2.61 x 1.78 inch)
Weight Approx. 337 g with Battery and SD Memory Card (0.75 lb)
Approx. 295 g without Battery and SD Memory Card (0.65 lb)
Camera Effective Pixels 20.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size / Total Pixels / Filter 1-type Back-illuminated (BSI) CMOS Sensor / 20.9 Total Megapixels / Primary Color Filter
Aperture F3.3 - 6.4 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F3.3 - 8.0 (W), F6.4 - 8.0 (T))
Optical Zoom 15x
Focal Length f = 8.8 - 132mm
(26 - 390mm in 35mm equiv. in 4:3)
(24 - 360mm in 35mm equiv. in 3:2)
(25 - 375mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9)
(31 - 465mm in 35mm equiv. in 1:1)
(36 - 540mm in 35mm equiv. in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 4K PHOTO recording)
(38 - 570mm in 35mm equiv. in 1:1 4K PHOTO recording)
(36 - 540mm in 35mm equiv. in 4K video recording)
(25 - 375mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. Off / Level Shot function Off)
(27 - 405mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. On / Level Shot function Off)
(30 - 450mm in 35mm equiv. in 16:9 video recording / O.I.S. On / Level Shot function On)
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) 21.0x (3:2 / 10M (M)), 30.0x (3:2 / 5M (S))
Intelligent Zoom 30x
Lens LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR
13 elements in 11 groups
(1 aspherical ED lens / 5 aspherical lenses / 3 ED lenses) (11 aspherical surfaces)
Image Stabilizer 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +*
*5-axis compensation works in video recording except for 4K video recording.
Digital Zoom Max. 4x (When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with Intelligent Zoom, you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x.)
Focusing Area Normal: Wide 50 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
AF Macro / MF / Intelligent Auto / Motion Picture: Wide 3 cm - infinity / Tele 100 cm - infinity
AF Assist Lamp Yes (On / Off)
Focus AF* / AF Macro* / Macro Zoom* / MF *Each available with AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous)
Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, AF+MF, Focus Peaking, Low Light AF, Starlight AF
Post Focus Yes
Focus Stacking Yes
AF Metering Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint
(Full area touch is available)
Shutter Speed Still Image:
Approx. 60 - 1/2,000 sec (Mechanical Shutter)
Approx. 1 - 1/16,000 sec (Electronic Shutter)
Time (Approx. 120 sec)
Motion Picture:
Approx. 1/30 - 1/16,000 sec
Approx. 1/25 - 1/16,000 sec (in 24p recording)
Approx. 1/2 - 1/16,000 sec (Creative Video M Mode / MF Mode)
File Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.31) / RAW
4K PHOTO: MP4
Motion Picture: MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch)
Mode Dial Intelligent Auto, P, A, S, M, Creative Video, Custom 1, Custom 2, Scene Guide, Creative Control
Creative Control Mode Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Ke, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine*
(22 filters) *For photos only.
Scene Guide Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water*, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations*, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower*, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome *For photos only.
Burst Shooting Mode (Approx.) [AFS] H: 10 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
[AFF/AFC] H: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
4K PHOTO Mode (*2)
  • 4K Burst: 30 frames/sec, max. 15 min
  • 4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec, max. 15 min
  • 4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 sec
  • (Depending on memory card size and battery power)
Exif Information Yes
Motion Picture Recording (*2) 4K Video
3840 x 2160 pixels, 30p (4K: 100Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
3840 x 2160 pixels, 24p (4K: 100Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 25fps) (AAC)
HD Video
1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p (FHD: 28Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 60fps) (AAC)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 30p (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
1280 x 720 pixels, 30p (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor output is 30fps) (AAC)
High Speed Video
1920 x 1080 pixels, 30p (HD: MP4) (Sensor output is 120fps)
Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Picture) (*2) 4K/30p: Approx. 90 min
FHD/60p: Approx. 100 min
Actual Recordable Time (Motion Picture) (*2) 4K/30p: Approx. 45 min
FHD/60p: Approx. 50 min
Exposure Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV step, +/-5 EV (+/-3 EV for motion picture / 4K PHOTO)
Light Metering Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO Sensitivity Still Image: Auto / i.ISO / 80* / 100* / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600* *Extended ISO
Motion Picture: Auto / 80* / 100* / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 *Extended ISO
(Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Still Picture Recording 4:3 4864x3648 (17.5M) (L) / 3456x2592 (9M) (M) / 2432x1824 (4.5M) (S)
3:2 5472x3648 (20M) (L) / 3888x2592 (10M) (M) / 2736x1824 (5M) (S)
16:9 5472x3080 (17M) (L) / 3840x2160 (8M) (M) / 1920x1080 (2M) (S)
1:1 3648x3648 (13.5M) (L) / 2592x2592 (6.5M) (M) / 1824x1824 (3.5M) (S)
Image Quality RAW / RAW+Fine / RAW+Standard / Fine / Standard
White Balance AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set1 / White Set2 / White Set3 / White Set4 / Color Temperature
(2-axis adjustable)
Photo Style Standard, Vivid, Natural, L.Monochrome, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom
Picture Adjustment Contrast, Sharpness, Noise Reduction, Saturation*, Color Tone**, Filter Effect**
*Except for Monochrome mode. **For Monochrome mode only.
AE Bracket 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, Max. +/-3 EV
White Balance Bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n
2412 MHz - 2462 MHz
WPA / WPA2
Infrastructure Mode
Bluetooth Bluetooth® v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
Self Timer 2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec (3 images)
Clear Retouch Clear Retouch
RAW Processing Yes
OSD Language Please refer to "OSD" Sheet
LCD Monitor 7.6cm (3.0") TFT Screen LCD Display (1,840k dots)
Static Touch Control
Field of View: Approx. 100%
Built- in- Flash Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off *For iA, iA+ mode only.
0.6 - 6.8m (Wide / ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.9m (Tele / ISO Auto)
Media Recording SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
(Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Microphone / Speaker Stereo / Mono
Interface microHDMI typeD, USB Type-C® (USB Charging)
Power Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4 Wh) (Included)
Battery Life (Approx.) Approx. 360 images (*1)
Included Software
  • ・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet.
    https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10ae.html (For Windows)
  • ・ The software to process RAW file on PC is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Techno Horizon's website using PC connected to the Internet.
  • ・ The Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.
Standard Accessories Battery Pack, Hand Strap
NOTE; *1 Recording conditions by CIPA standard
- Using the supplied battery.
- The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
- If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases.
- CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
*2 About motion picture recording
- Use a card with SD Speed Class with UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) when recording motion pictures in [4K] or [4K PHOTO].
- Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes in [4K].
- Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds in [FHD/60p] [High Speed Video].
[4K]
- When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
- When using an SDXC memory card: You can record a motion picture in a single file.
[FHD]
- You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.