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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was launched 6 months earlier than the FP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm Z300 FP2 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Fujifilm Z300

 FP2 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP2

 Fujifilm Z300 FP2 
IntroducedJune 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the FP2.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and FP2 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and FP2.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
54
has focus by touch
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $80