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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 4 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ300 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2012Fresher by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the FZ300.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ300 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
46
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
51
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687g)
62
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
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 1920 x 1080 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $430 $598