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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Panasonic FH7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FH7

 JX300 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FH7 JX300 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH7

 JX300 FH7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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