FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 17 months before the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 matches up vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers physical measurements 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.