FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FX90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The F300EXR was released 13 months prior to the FX90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FX90
F300EXR | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
FX90 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX90
F300EXR | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external 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 FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and FX90.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $227 |