FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Launched September 2010
- Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The JZ300 was introduced 7 months prior to the D-LUX 5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Leica D-LUX 5
JZ300 | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm JZ300
D-LUX 5 | JZ300 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica D-LUX 5
JZ300 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and D-LUX 5.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JZ300 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $799 |