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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced at a similar time to the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ300 scores vs the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH3

 JZ300 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH3 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH3

 JZ300 FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 versus the FH3.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FH3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and FH3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $160