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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was revealed 21 months before the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FZ150

 F300EXR FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FZ150 F300EXR 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2010More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ150

 F300EXR FZ150 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account 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") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR vs the FZ150.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and FZ150.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (410 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (215g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery life (410 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (528 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (528g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ150
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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