FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 12 months before the FH8 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 matches up vs the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the JX300 versus the FH8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and FH8.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.