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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 2 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the T300 grades vs the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic FX48

 T300 FX48 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the FujiFilm T300

 FX48 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FX48

 T300 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 and the FX48.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and FX48.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer T300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FX48
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $325