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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 5 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the T300 scores vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic SZ7

 T300 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ7 T300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ7

 T300 SZ7 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T300 versus the SZ7.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and SZ7.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic SZ7
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $199