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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 5 months earlier than the FX700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 matches up versus the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FX700

 JZ300 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FX700 JZ300 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FX700

 JZ300 FX700 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 and the FX700.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and FX700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FX700
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
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/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $399