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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX300 grades against the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS15

 JX300 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS15 JX300 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS15

 JX300 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JX300 versus the ZS15.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and ZS15.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competition (208 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $279