FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25
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95 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was brought out 13 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades against the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FS25
JZ300 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm JZ300
FS25 | JZ300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FS25
JZ300 | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 vs the FS25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FS25.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern JZ300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-27 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $180 | $230 |