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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 14 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the T300 matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS5

					

					

						
 T300 ZS5 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm T300

					

					

						
 ZS5 T300 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS5

					

					

						
 T300 ZS5 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the T300 versus the ZS5.
FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and ZS5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm T300 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger T300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

						FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
37
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
31
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
65
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (280mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery power (180 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternative name FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $300