Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 [S]ave

Attribute	Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 ×	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4 ×
General
Model	Fujifilm FinePix JZ300	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4
Brand	Fujifilm	Panasonic
Manufacturer url	http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html	https://www.panasonic.com
Model number	JZ300	DMC-TZ4
Alternate model number(s)	-	dmc-tz11
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2010	2008
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	97	103
Width (mm)	29	36
Height (mm)	57	59
Weight (g)	165	234
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	-	Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)	12.2	8.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	24.71
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	5.76
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.54	1.76
^1↑Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	-	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	+	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9) 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other) 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif v2.2)	jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)	1.7	3
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 640x480	320x240 320x240 640x480 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI (Motion JPEG)	QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	-	+
Hd video connection	-	Component
Lens and Optics
Lens	Fujinon	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 280.00	28.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 50.00	7.00 - 47.00
Zoom ratio (x)	10	10
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	45	50
Macro focus range (cm)	5 - 250	5 - 200
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	6.0	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF	Contrast Detect: Face / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 9-point/ Spot
Auto focus assist light	-	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.7	2.5
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at 3MP or lower)	Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto custom fine fluorescent light (cool white) fluorescent light (daylight) fluorescent light (warm white) incandescent light shade	auto cloudy daylight halogen shade white set
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 4	1/2000 - 60
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	-	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-zone multi	Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto forced flash red-eye removal can be turned off/on slow synchro suppressed flash	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	ISO Auto: Wide: approx. 50 cm–2.6 m/1.6 ft.–8.5 ft., Telephoto: approx. 90 cm–1.7 m/3.0 ft.–5.6 ft.	0.6 - 5.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.6m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdh
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	40	50
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	-	dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.7	3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	3	4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	230	330
Battery form factor	Proprietary NP-45A	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	cd-rom	arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker) photofunstudio -viewer- usb driver
Os compatibility	-	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), HD Movies (720p), Tracking AF, Scene Recognition Auto	Optical image stabilization, face detection, HD video out.