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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FX48, former being 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 FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FX48 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 18 months later than the FX48 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F300EXR matches up versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FX48

 F300EXR FX48 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FX48 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX48

 F300EXR FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the FX48.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and FX48.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The F300EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern F300EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $325