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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 2 years after the FX580 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T300 scores vs the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic FX580

 T300 FX580 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm T300

 FX580 T300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FX580

 T300 FX580 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 vs the FX580.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer T300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
64
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
36
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $499