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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and FH25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was launched 5 months earlier than the FH25 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F300EXR scores against the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FH25

 F300EXR FH25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FH25 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH25

 F300EXR FH25 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR against the FH25.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FH25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FH25 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
38
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH25
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $180