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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 11 months before the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ300 scores against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH25

 JZ300 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH25 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH25

 JZ300 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 against the FH25.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and FH25.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH25
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 16 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $180