Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 4 years before the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.