FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR and the SZ8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and SZ8.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ8 will produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor technology.