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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 6 months prior to the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm Z300 FP1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Fujifilm Z300

 FP1 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP1

 Fujifilm Z300 FP1 
LaunchedJune 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the FP1.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and FP1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and FP1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
54
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
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nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
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touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $153