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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the TG-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 matches up vs the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-320

 JZ300 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-320 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-320

 JZ300 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has 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 TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 vs the TG-320.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TG-320 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and TG-320.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-320 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition (155 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-320
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus TG-320
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $0