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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 18 months after the TS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the F300EXR grades vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic TS1

 F300EXR TS1 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TS1 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS1

 F300EXR TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the TS1.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and TS1.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern F300EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS1
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $380