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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released May 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 15 months before the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 matches up against the V-Lux 30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 JZ300 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 V-Lux 30 JZ300 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2010More recent by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica V-Lux 30

 JZ300 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the V-Lux 30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and V-Lux 30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica V-Lux 30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Leica V-Lux 30
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $900