FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 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.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FX580
F300EXR | FX580 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
FX580 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX580
F300EXR | FX580 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |