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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ60 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was introduced 24 months earlier than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F300EXR scores vs the FZ60 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FZ60

 F300EXR FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FZ60 F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ60

 F300EXR FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR and the FZ60.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and FZ60 is 91 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and FZ60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ60 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
good battery life (450 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than average (493g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 493 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $350