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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 matches up vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus XZ-10

 JZ300 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 XZ-10 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-10

 JZ300 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the XZ-10.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and XZ-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
35
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $428