Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ300

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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ300

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X30 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ300 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic FZ300 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic FZ300 conclusion.

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Differences

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Panasonic FZ300

Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Slower slow-motion
250 fps vs 240 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Bigger pixels
~ 2.20 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

470 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
60 mm vs 117 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
423g vs 724g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ300 advantages over Fujifilm X30

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
600 mm vs 112 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/1000 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.4 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
Read our Fujifilm X30 Review

Good image quality for its class; Improved ergonomics; Impressive new EVF and rear display; Versatile 24-600mm equivalent f/2.8 lens; Faster autofocus performance; 4K video and 4K Photo features.
Bulky camera body; Excessive default noise reduction applied at lower ISOs; Continuous autofocus performance is inconsistent.
Read our Panasonic FZ300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$599
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm X10

$481
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$599
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm X30

Panasonic FZ200

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic FZ200

Panasonic FZ300

Panasonic FZ200

$481
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$890
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm X20

$481
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$499
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm S8200

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$450
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic FZ300

Fujifilm S8200

$481
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$450
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X30

Nikon P7800

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P7800

Panasonic FZ300

Nikon P7800

$481
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$500
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ300 vs Nikon P7800

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