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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH8

 JZ300 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FH8 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH8

 JZ300 FH8 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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