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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled within a month of the FH1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH1

 JZ300 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH1 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH1

 JZ300 FH1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer 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 Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the FH1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and FH1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 168g (0.37 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $150