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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 7 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 grades versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic ZR1

 JZ300 ZR1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ZR1 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZR1

 JZ300 ZR1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 and the ZR1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and ZR1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZR1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $280