FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was revealed very close to the FZ100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the FZ100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to 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") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the FZ100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ100 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.