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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and FX580 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 18 months later than the FX580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FX580

 F300EXR FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FX580 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX580

 F300EXR FX580 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the FX580.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and FX580.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The F300EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The newer F300EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
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has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Other name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $499