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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released 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
  • Released July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 18 months prior to the FZ300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ300 Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2014Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ300

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ300 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the FZ300.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ300 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ300.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
focusing manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
54
better than average battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
weather proofing
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 grams (1.48 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
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
Battery style 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $598