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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 4 years before the TS5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ300 grades vs the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic TS5

 JZ300 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TS5 JZ300 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS5

 JZ300 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 versus the TS5.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TS5.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
51
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Other name FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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 rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
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) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $350