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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 5 months before the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T300 grades versus the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic SZ1

 T300 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ1 T300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ1

 T300 SZ1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the T300 versus the SZ1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and SZ1.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
36
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Category 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $179