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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 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 FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 5 months later than the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm Z300 FS7 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Fujifilm Z300

 FS7 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FS7

 Fujifilm Z300 FS7 
ReleasedJune 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the FS7.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and FS7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and FS7.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (155 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
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comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
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pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (155 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic FS7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $160