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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 18 months before the TS3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS3

 JZ300 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TS3 JZ300 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS3

 JZ300 TS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the TS3.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and TS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
good battery life (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $380