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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic ZS70

 JZ300 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ZS70 JZ300 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 87 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS70

 JZ300 ZS70 

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 against the ZS70.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called FinePix JZ305 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $450