FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 1

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and 1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the 1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR scores vs the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR against the 1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and 1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.