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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1800 grades vs the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S1800 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ300 S1800 
AnnouncedJuly 2015February 2010Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ300

 S1800 FZ300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 versus the FZ300.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and FZ300 is 78 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and FZ300.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than average (691 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (691 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Alternative name FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 691 gr (1.52 lbs)
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 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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $598