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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T300 matches up vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS3

 T300 ZS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS3 T300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS3

 T300 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the T300 versus the ZS3.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer T300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (229g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 151g (0.33 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $200