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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was introduced 6 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1600 matches up vs the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S1600 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S1600

 FZ300 S1600 
RevealedJuly 2015February 2010More modern by 66 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ300

 S1600 FZ300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S1600 versus the FZ300.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and FZ300 is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and FZ300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
manual focus
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
59
great battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
features touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (691 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $598