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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 12 months later than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JX300 matches up vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic TS2

 JX300 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TS2 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS2

 JX300 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 versus the TS2.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern JX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
55
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS2
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $350