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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX3
  • New Model is Panasonic LX7
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor size.

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The JX300 was revealed 11 months before the LX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 matches up against the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic LX5

 JX300 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm JX300

 LX5 JX300 
LaunchedDecember 2011January 2011Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic LX5

 JX300 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outside 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) and the Panasonic LX5 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Panasonic LX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 versus the LX5.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and LX5.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm JX300 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (130g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
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quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic LX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $110 $294