FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was released 24 months prior to the FZ200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR grades against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has 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) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the FZ200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The F300EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.