FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 9 years before the ZS80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the ZS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.