FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
23 Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JX300 was released 24 months before the F5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 grades against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic F5
| JX300 | F5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the FujiFilm JX300
| F5 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic F5
| JX300 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 against the F5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and F5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lighter than competitors (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
lighter than others (130 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lighter than competitors (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 180 photos | 250 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $110 | $100 |