FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic XS1
JZ300 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the FujiFilm JZ300
XS1 | JZ300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic XS1
JZ300 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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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 |