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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched very close to the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ300 matches up versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

		

		

			
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 JZ300 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the TS2.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and TS2.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
28
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
61
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 great zoom (280mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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 environment sealing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography features
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 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
Retail pricing $180 $350