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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 12 months earlier than the FH6 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the JX300 scores against the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FH6

 JX300 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FH6 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH6

 JX300 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 features 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 and the FH6.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and FH6.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH6
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 280 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $110 $129