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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 24 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JX300 matches up versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic TS1

 JX300 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TS1 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS1

 JX300 TS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 against the TS1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and TS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent JX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
31
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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