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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the JX300 scores versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 JX300 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS35 JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS35

 JX300 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the ZS35.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
30
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $300