FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS1
JX300 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm JX300
ZS1 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS1
JX300 | ZS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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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 |