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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 18 months later than the TS2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the T300 grades versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic TS2

 T300 TS2 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm T300

 TS2 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS2

 T300 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys outside measurements 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 TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 versus the TS2.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger T300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS2
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 Single Single
Price at release $250 $350