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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 3 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F300EXR matches up against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS30

 F300EXR ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS30 F300EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS30

 F300EXR ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the ZS30.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and ZS30.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (198g)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Other name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $250