FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was revealed 17 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR versus the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and SZ7.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.