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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9200 was released 18 months before the FZ300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ300 Fujifilm S9200 
LaunchedJuly 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the FZ300.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ300.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
54
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than average (691 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
62
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (691g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 691g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 500 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $598