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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was unveiled 3 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ300 scores against the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic LX7

 JZ300 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 LX7 JZ300 
ReleasedOctober 2012February 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic LX7

 JZ300 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external 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) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the LX7.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the FujiFilm JZ300 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (330 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic LX7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $400