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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Announced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 4 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades versus the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S4200

 FZ300 Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2012Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S4200 FZ300 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the FZ300.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ300 is 67 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and FZ300.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 380 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $598