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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7, 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 ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was unveiled around the same time to the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T300 matches up against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS7

 T300 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS7 T300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS7

 T300 ZS7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 has got outside 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 versus the ZS7.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and ZS7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as FinePix T305 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $350