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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 19 months prior to the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH7

 JZ300 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH7 JZ300 
LaunchedSeptember 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH7

 JZ300 FH7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 vs the FH7.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FH7.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Launch cost $180 $149