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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and FH6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was revealed 17 months earlier than the FH6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up versus the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FH6

 F300EXR FH6 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FH6 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH6

 F300EXR FH6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the FH6.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FH6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FH6
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 images
Battery format - 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 Single Single
Retail price $280 $129