FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS50
JX300 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm JX300
ZS50 | JX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS50
JX300 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 and the ZS50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and ZS50.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 243 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | 300 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $110 | $350 |