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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 17 months before the LS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic LS5

 JZ300 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 LS5 JZ300 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic LS5

 JZ300 LS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the LS5.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and LS5.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than others in class (126g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-21
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $294