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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched around the same time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ300 grades versus the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic ZR3

 JZ300 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ZR3 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZR3

 JZ300 ZR3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the ZR3.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and ZR3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZR3 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 159g (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 All around 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 ID 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
Launch price $180 $280