FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 4 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades against the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the SZ8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.