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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH20

 JZ300 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH20 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH20

 JZ300 FH20 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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