FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe JZ300 was revealed 14 months after the FE-45 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 grades vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-45
| JZ300 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| FE-45 | JZ300 |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-45
| JZ300 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the FE-45.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and FE-45.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer JZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus FE-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus FE-45 |
| Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $180 | $130 |