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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was revealed 21 months before the ZS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 F300EXR ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS20 F300EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2010Fresher by 21 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 F300EXR ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR versus the ZS20.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and ZS20.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (206 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $349