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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm T300 versus Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was manufactured 11 months prior to the ZS15 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T300 grades versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS15

 T300 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS15 T300 
RevealedJune 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS15

 T300 ZS15 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T300 against the ZS15.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and ZS15.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $279