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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 4 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the T300 matches up versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic TS30

 T300 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm T300

 TS30 T300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS30

 T300 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 vs the TS30.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and TS30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
36
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS30
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2015-01-06
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.33 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $180