FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe JX300 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the JX300 matches up against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS30
JX300 | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm JX300
ZS30 | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS30
JX300 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the ZS30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and ZS30.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 | 18 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
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 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $110 | $250 |