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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced at a similar time to the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH22

 JZ300 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH22 JZ300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH22

 JZ300 FH22 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 against the FH22.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FH22.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
features focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH22
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $200