FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JX300 was announced 7 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX300 matches up versus the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic TS3
JX300 | TS3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm JX300
TS3 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic TS3
JX300 | TS3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 against the TS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TS3.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also called as | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | 310 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $110 | $380 |