FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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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The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe JZ300 was released 11 months before the S3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic S3
| JZ300 | S3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| S3 | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic S3
| JZ300 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S3.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic S3 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 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 function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 168g (0.37 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| 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 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $180 | $110 |