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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ300 scores against the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS4

 JZ300 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TS4 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS4

 JZ300 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 versus the TS4.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TS4.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS4
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $399