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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 15 months before the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JX300 grades vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS20

 JX300 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS20 JX300 
RevealedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS20

 JX300 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical measurements 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the ZS20.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and ZS20.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $349