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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 JZ300 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2007More recent by 32 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm S5 Pro JZ300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 JZ300 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 93 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JZ300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger JZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (920g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
46
lighter than average (920 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2007-07-05
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $548