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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 24 months prior to the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ300 matches up versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS20

 JZ300 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TS20 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS20

 JZ300 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TS20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $179