FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was released 23 months earlier than the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH8
JZ300 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm JZ300
FH8 | JZ300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH8
JZ300 | FH8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 vs the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and FH8.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-09 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 123 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $180 | $149 |