FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was revealed within a month of the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 matches up versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm JZ300
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH20
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 vs the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and FH20.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 gr (0.37 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $179 |