FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe JZ300 was released 23 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the JZ300 matches up vs the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic SZ1
JZ300 | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JZ300
SZ1 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ1
JZ300 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 vs the SZ1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and SZ1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 131g (0.29 lbs) |
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 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $180 | $179 |