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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close but the F300EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 7 months later than the FH3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 F300EXR FH3 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FH3 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH3

 F300EXR FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the FH3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and FH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher F300EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $160