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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 6 months later than the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades versus the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FX700

 JX300 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FX700 JX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FX700

 JX300 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 compared to the FX700.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and FX700.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography info
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good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography advice
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
65
lighter than competition (130g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FX700
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $399