FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX300 scores versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 compared to the SZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and SZ10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.