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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 12 months before the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T300 matches up against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic SZ5

 T300 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ5 T300 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ5

 T300 SZ5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 against the SZ5.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and SZ5.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged T300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than average (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $195