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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 JZ300 XZ-2 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ300

		

		

			
 XZ-2 iHS JZ300 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2010More modern by 35 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 JZ300 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with physical 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-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the XZ-2 iHS.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The JZ300 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography info
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
46
 you can focus manually
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
66
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography details
61
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (280mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (346 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
28
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone support
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes mic port
 does not have selfie friendly display
 heavier than others (346 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 346g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $450