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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic S1

 JZ300 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S1 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic S1

 JZ300 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the S1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Panasonic S1
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $269