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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and TS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was released 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F300EXR scores versus the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic TS5

 F300EXR TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TS5 F300EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS5

 F300EXR TS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the TS5.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and TS5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
51
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 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, 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $350