FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe F300EXR was introduced 6 months later than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR scores vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic TS2
| F300EXR | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
| TS2 | F300EXR |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS2
| F300EXR | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR versus the TS2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and TS2.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Alternate name | FinePix F305EXR | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $350 |