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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 6 months before the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS10

 F300EXR ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS10 F300EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS10

 F300EXR ZS10 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the ZS10.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (219g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS10
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $350