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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F300EXR scores versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic TS4

 F300EXR TS4 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TS4 F300EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS4

 F300EXR TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR against the TS4.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and TS4.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The F300EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (215g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS4
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2010-07-21 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch cost $280 $399