FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 1s

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and 1s (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 5 years prior to the 1s and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the 1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus Stylus 1s. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 1s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR against the 1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and 1s is 91 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and 1s.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.