FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JX300 was unveiled 8 months prior to the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the JX300 scores against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FH7
JX300 | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JX300
FH7 | JX300 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH7
JX300 | FH7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the FH7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and FH7.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Alternate name | FinePix JX305 | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $110 | $149 |