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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 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
  • Launched June 2009
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 2 months after the FS42 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the FS42 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FS42

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z300 FS42 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm Z300

		

		

			
 FS42 Fujifilm Z300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FS42

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z300 FS42 
LaunchedJune 2009April 2009Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the FS42.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and FS42.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z300 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier.
	
			Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography details
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
19
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low MP (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has touch focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
47
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.5")
 no RAW format
 low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
23
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
16
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.5")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
54
 has touch focus
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
31
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
22
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.5")
 low maximum ISO (1,000)
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
27
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (155g)
22
 wide angle not great (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FS42
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k 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 per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 132 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model 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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $580