FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS4
| JZ300 | TS4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| TS4 | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS4
| JZ300 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic 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 |