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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS30

 JX300 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS30 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS30

 JX300 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
31
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (198g)
provides touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (198g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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