FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was launched 11 months earlier than the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 matches up against the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external 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 XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JZ300 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.