Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 ×
Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDMC-ZS3F300EXR
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-tz7
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103104
Width (mm)3333
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)219215
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDSuperCCD EXR
Sensor manufacturer-Fujifilm
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.230.72
Sensor width (mm)6.136.4
Sensor height (mm)4.64.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.6
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1827(6.1 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1080(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 720(1.8 mp other)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1864(5.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 5120 x 1080(5.5 mp other)
  • 5120 x 720(3.7 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1080(8.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 720(5.5 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime MotionJPEG, AVCHDAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLeica DC Vario-Elmar, 10 elements in 8 groupsFujinon Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 300.0024.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00 - 66.00
Zoom ratio (x)1215
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.19 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5045
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 2005 - 300
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detectionTTL contrast AF / Phase detection AF AF frame selection; Center, Multi, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*1, 6400*2, 12800*2; AUTO (400), AUTO (800), AUTO (1600) *1 image size [M] or [S]
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light 1(daylight) / 2(warm white) / 3(cool white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleTTL 256-zone Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Clipboard, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night PortraitEXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority); Film simulation, Natural Light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 5.3m; Tele: 1.0 - 3.6m at ISO Auto(ISO 800) Wide: approx. 15cm-3.2 m/0.5 ft.-10.5 ft., Telephoto: approx. 90cm-1.9 m/3.0ft.-6.2ft.
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4540
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • viera link
  • micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)35
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.79-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.82-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)2.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300250
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft mediaimpression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • photofunstudio v3.0 hd
  • cdrom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, AVCHD Lite HD movies.Intelligent Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), Hybrid High-Speed AF, EXR Sensor, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output



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