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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Panasonic ZS45
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS45

 JX300 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS45 JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS45

 JX300 ZS45 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS45
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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