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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was revealed 5 months prior to the S2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the T300 grades versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic S2

 T300 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm T300

 S2 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic S2

 T300 S2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the T300 vs the S2.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and S2.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic S2
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic S2
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 180 pictures 280 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $109