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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 11 months prior to the FH2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH2

 JZ300 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH2 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH2

 JZ300 FH2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outer measurements 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 FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 versus the FH2.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and FH2.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery power (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $149