FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was announced 5 years before the TS6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR grades against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the TS6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and TS6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.