FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced 5 years before the SZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the F300EXR grades versus the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and SZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.