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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 4 months before the ZS5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 scores vs the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic ZS5

 JZ300 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ZS5 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS5

 JZ300 ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the ZS5.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competitors (214g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.37 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $300