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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus SZ-15

 JZ300 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SZ-15 JZ300 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SZ-15

 JZ300 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside measurements 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 SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 versus the SZ-15.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and SZ-15.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-15
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus SZ-15
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $200