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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FZ60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 18 months before the FZ60 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JX300 matches up against the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic FZ60

 JX300 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FZ60 JX300 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FZ60

 JX300 FZ60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 and the FZ60.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and FZ60 is 95 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and FZ60.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
great battery (450 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (493g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (493g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic FZ60
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Other name FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
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 capability
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.29 pounds) 493 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 450 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $350