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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Panasonic FX90
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FX90

 F300EXR FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FX90 F300EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX90

 F300EXR FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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offers touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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