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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic SZ1

 JZ300 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SZ1 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ1

 JZ300 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
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