Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 5 months after the FS15 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm Z300 | FS15 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Fujifilm Z300
FS15 | Fujifilm Z300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FS15
Fujifilm Z300 | FS15 | |||
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Released | June 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the FS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and FS15.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FS15 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-06-12 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $180 |