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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was released 9 months before the ZS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T300 grades against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS20

 T300 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS20 T300 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2011More recent by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS20

 T300 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 features external 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 ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 against the ZS20.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older T300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average (206g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $349