FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced August 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
- Old Model is Panasonic TS2
- Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic TS3
| F300EXR | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
| TS3 | F300EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS3
| F300EXR | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR compared to the TS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and TS3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR contains the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
lighter than average (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
great battery power (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also called | FinePix F305EXR | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.60 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 310 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $280 | $380 |