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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled 6 months prior to the TS4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T300 matches up vs the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic TS4

 T300 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm T300

 TS4 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS4

 T300 TS4 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys outside dimensions 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 TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the T300 and the TS4.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic TS4
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $399