FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JZ300 grades vs the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 and the ZS50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and ZS50.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.