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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was announced 2 months prior to the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 scores against the V-Lux 20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 JZ300 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 V-Lux 20 JZ300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica V-Lux 20

 JZ300 V-Lux 20 
RevealedFebruary 2010April 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 vs the V-Lux 20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and V-Lux 20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and V-Lux 20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica V-Lux 20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Leica V-Lux 20
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $779