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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 matches up versus the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic SZ5

 JZ300 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SZ5 JZ300 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ5

 JZ300 SZ5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 against the SZ5.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and SZ5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $195