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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 5 years earlier than the ZS50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F300EXR scores vs the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS50

 F300EXR ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS50 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS50

 F300EXR ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR vs the ZS50.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and ZS50.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
41
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
38
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $350