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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 7 months earlier than the FX90 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 grades vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FX90

 JX300 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FX90 JX300 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FX90

 JX300 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 and the FX90.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and FX90.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography information
65
lighter than others (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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features focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $227