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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 5 years before the FZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2950 grades against the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S2950 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 FZ300 S2950 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2011Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ300

 S2950 FZ300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S2950 versus the FZ300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and FZ300 is 76 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and FZ300.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
great battery (380 shots)
environment sealing
has focus via touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
more heavy than competitors (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (691g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lb) 691 gr (1.52 lb)
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 300 photos 380 photos
Type of battery AA 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
Launch cost $330 $598