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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JX300 grades against the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS1

 JX300 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS1 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS1

 JX300 ZS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 features outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the ZS1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and ZS1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX300 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JX300 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern JX300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
31
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (130g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
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decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $0