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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 19 months prior to the FP7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm Z300 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Fujifilm Z300

 FP7 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP7

 Fujifilm Z300 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 has got outside 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 FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the FP7.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and FP7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
54
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery life (240 shots)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FP7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $227