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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced about the same time to the FH27 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JX300 grades versus the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FH27

 JX300 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FH27 JX300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH27

 JX300 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 versus the FH27.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and FH27.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH27
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $229