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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 23 months earlier than the VG-160 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ300 scores against the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus VG-160

 JZ300 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 VG-160 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VG-160

 JZ300 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical 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 VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 versus the VG-160.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and VG-160.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VG-160 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (165 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (165 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus VG-160
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus VG-160
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 165 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $90