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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 13 months later than the FH3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JX300 scores vs the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FH3

 JX300 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FH3 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH3

 JX300 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 versus the FH3.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and FH3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger JX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $160