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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 7 months after the S3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T300 scores vs the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic S3

 T300 S3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm T300

 S3 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic S3

 T300 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 against the S3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger T300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S3 Travel photography factors
64
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (117g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Panasonic S3 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic S3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $110