FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic LX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The F300EXR was manufactured 3 years before the LX7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR scores vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic LX7
F300EXR | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
LX7 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LX7
F300EXR | LX7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and LX7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $280 | $400 |