FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 15 months later than the ZS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the ZS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger F300EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.