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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 19 months prior to the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the JZ300 matches up vs the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FX90

 JZ300 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FX90 JZ300 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FX90

 JZ300 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 compared to the FX90.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FX90.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.37 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $227