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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 3 years before the FZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

		

		

			
 FZ300 Fujifilm F900EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2013More modern by 29 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ300 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the FZ300.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ300 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ300.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2")
46
 has manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
68
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2")
59
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proofing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (691g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
55
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
66
 lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (260 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 comes with touch to focus
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 heavier than average (691 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
47
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
34
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic support
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than average (691g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 691 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 260 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $598