Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      BrandFujifilmPanasonic
      ModelFinePix S5 ProLumix DMC-FZ300
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      MSRP$599
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 15364:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, Incandescent, Fluorescent (1-5), Fine, Flash, Shade, Color temperature, Preset Custom (1-5), Fine tuningPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with closest subject priority, Manual focus
      Number of Focus Points1149
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.5 - 108 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 60 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range12.00 m8.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionX-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support)
      PC sync Terminal      		Shoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture- Priority Auto , Manual [M]Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 EV steps ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      DxO Low Light ISO448
      DxO Color Depth21.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Internal Recording ModesNoAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97/240 fps
      Interval Recording possible when tethered to PC
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.2 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.715 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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