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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 7 years before the FZ300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S1500

 FZ300 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2009Newer by 78 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S1500 FZ300 

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the FZ300.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ300 is 82 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ300 to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery power (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
62
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 691g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $598