Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ300
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ300 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
FZ300 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Revealed | July 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ300
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ300 is 59 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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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 |