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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS50
(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
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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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The JX300 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS50

 JX300 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS50 JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS50

 JX300 ZS50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
55
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (243g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
lighter than competition (243 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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