FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic GM5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was revealed 5 years before the GM5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the GM5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions 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 GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR versus the GM5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and GM5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and GM5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.