Photoolex FK300G
Score: 70/100
Neewer Z120 SE
Score: 41/100Rankings
The PHOTOOLEX FK300G is a budget-friendly manual flash with a solid GN35, included optical trigger and a continuous LED mode, targeting amateurs and content creators. Its lack of TTL, HSS and limited head movement keep it from professional use, but the accessories and broad compatibility add value.
The Neewer Z120 SE is a compact, battery-powered mini flash offering GN12 output, fast recycle and optical slave modes, ideal for vloggers and travel shooters. Its lack of TTL, HSS and head movement keep it from professional event or sports work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
35 mbest | 12 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.8 sbest | — |
— | 2,000 mAhbest | |
— | 500 flashesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 662 g | 142 gbest |
8 levelsbest | 8 levelsbest | |
5,800 Kbest | 5,600 K | |
| ↓ lower better | 0 sbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(1) | ||
Flash Modes | Manual (M), S1, S2 | Manual,S1,S2 |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Brands | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Panasonic,Olympus,Fujifilm,Pentax,Sigma,Minolta,Leica | Canon,Nikon,Sony,Fujifilm |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Li-ion |
Battery Life (full‑power flashes) (flashes) | 110-1500 flashes | 500 flashes |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 662 g | 142 g |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Performance(3) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 35 m | 12 m |
Recycle Time (s) | 2.8 s | 0.1-1.8 s |
Color Temperature (K) | 5800 K | 5600 K |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Speedlite unit, flash trigger, color filter, protective pouch, stand, instruction manual | Speedlite, Translucent diffuser, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Storage bag, User manual |
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Professional editors note that the FK300G offers solid manual performance and useful accessories at a low price, but its lack of TTL and HSS makes it less suitable for advanced workflows.
Customers rate the FK300G around 4.8/5, praising its strong output, included trigger and accessories, and the added continuous light for video. Common complaints focus on the manual-only operation, limited flash head movement, and occasional compatibility or triggering issues.
Professional reviewers appreciate the Z120 SE's blend of portability, high-capacity battery, and optical slave functionality, noting it exceeds expectations for its price but is limited by the absence of TTL and high-speed sync.
Everyday users rate the flash highly (average 4.4/5 stars), praising its reliability, fast recycle speed, and useful accessories, while repeatedly mentioning the lack of TTL and limited head movement as the main drawbacks.
“Users appreciate the strong flash output and reliability for event and portrait photography.”
“The continuous light function is praised for vlogging and low-light video work.”
“Rated 4.8/5 for strong output and useful continuous LED light.”
