FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Successor is Panasonic ZS50
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe JX300 was manufactured 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JX300 matches up against the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS45
JX300 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm JX300
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS45
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 features exterior 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the ZS45.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and ZS45.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also called as | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 350 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $110 | $300 |