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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic XS1

 JZ300 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 XS1 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic XS1

 JZ300 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the XS1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and XS1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic XS1 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic XS1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $130