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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was revealed 6 months before the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T300 scores vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic TS20

 T300 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the FujiFilm T300

 TS20 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS20

 T300 TS20 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T300 versus the TS20.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and TS20.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than others (142g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
36
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS20
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 grams (0.33 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $179