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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
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
  • Released July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 5 years before the FZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3200 grades versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic FZ300

 S3200 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 FZ300 S3200 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2011Newer by 55 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ300

 S3200 FZ300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 compared to the FZ300.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and FZ300.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S3200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S3200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (540g)
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
has touch to focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition (691g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (540g)
62
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Alternate name FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $190 $598