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Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Comparison

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12 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing FZ300 and HS30EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic FZ300 was introduced to market in July 2015 and Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched in January 2012. As you can see, HS30EXR is 3 years older than FZ300. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-07-16
  • 12MP - 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 691g. 132 x 92 x 117 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Compare

Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 320fps High-Speed Video
  • 687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm
  • Replaced FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Compare

Fujifilm HS30EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 460k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/16000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps 1 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.8m vs 7.1m 1.7m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.93µm2 21% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
687 g vs 691 g 4 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 600mm 120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 24x more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele
600mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries). Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR. Panasonic FZ300 is 5mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Fujifilm HS30EXR but it is also 1mm wider.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm HS30EXR is 4g lighter than the Panasonic FZ300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

With its weather sealed body, we believe that FZ300 has a big advantage over HS30EXR which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Fujifilm HS30EXR features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ300 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm HS30EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Below you can see the FZ300 and HS30EXR sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Cameras


Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS30EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Fujifilm HS30EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ300. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS30EXR has 120mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic FZ300. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ300
HS30EXR
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ300
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Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ300
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ300
HS30EXR
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ300 for Portrait Photography

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Fujifilm HS30EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ300 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/16000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Panasonic FZ300 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
691g
Body Thickness 117mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
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Panasonic FZ300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS30EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ300 and Fujifilm HS30EXR scores compare:

Panasonic FZ300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #145 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Fujifilm HS30EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #377 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ300 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm HS30EXR. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that FZ300 trails behind the HS30EXR: Imaging.
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Fujifilm HS30EXR. If not, we recommend the Panasonic FZ300.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2015-07-16 2012-01-05
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS EXRCMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-600 mm (24x) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/16000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 691g 687g
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm 131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life 380 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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