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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out at a similar time to the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ300 scores vs the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus 7040

 JZ300 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 7040 JZ300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7040

 JZ300 7040 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the 7040.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and 7040.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7040
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $299