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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 FZ300 Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedJuly 2015November 2011Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ300 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the FZ300.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ300 is 52 and 59 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ300.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
46
 has manual focus
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
46
 manual focus
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography advice
52
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 more heavy than competitors (920g)
59
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (691g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
44
 amazing zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 has no phase detect AF
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography details
43
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports touch focus
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 heavier than others (691g)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography information
45
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
52
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging information
26
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
62
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than others (691g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ300
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $598