Fujifilm FinePix T300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix T300 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 was introduced in July 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T300

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T300 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3.

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 280 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.9
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 over Fujifilm FinePix T300.

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.0 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4320 x 3240
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/2.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 5.5 fps

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.0 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736,2560 x 1920,2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T300, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. Fujifilm FinePix T300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.60 m on Fujifilm FinePix T300 and 6.80 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 body has dimensions of 97 x 57 x 28 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 1.1") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 body has dimensions of 98 x 55 x 24 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 0.94"). Fujifilm FinePix T300 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

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      57 mm

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      Fujifilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix T300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and give them scores of 50 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix T300

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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