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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic ZS40

 JZ300 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ZS40 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS40

 JZ300 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the ZS40.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and ZS40.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 168g (0.37 lbs) 240g (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $450