FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX700

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was announced very close to the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR grades vs the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the FX700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and FX700.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX700 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.