FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic LX5
JX300 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the FujiFilm JX300
LX5 | JX300 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic LX5
JX300 | LX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |