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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the SZ3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the T300 matches up versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic SZ3

 T300 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ3 T300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ3

 T300 SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 against the SZ3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SZ3.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $150