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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus XZ-1

 JZ300 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 XZ-1 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-1

 JZ300 XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (275 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus XZ-1
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
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 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.37 pounds) 275 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $567