FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic SZ5

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 18 months before the SZ5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JX300 grades versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 compared to the SZ5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and SZ5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.