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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Panasonic LX7
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic LX7

 F300EXR LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 LX7 F300EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2012July 2010Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LX7

 F300EXR LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (215g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LX7
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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