Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.