FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JX300 was released 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JX300 scores versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS70
JX300 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm JX300
ZS70 | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 76 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS70
JX300 | ZS70 |
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 features physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 against the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and ZS70.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 322g (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | 380 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $110 | $450 |