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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX300 grades against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 JX300 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ZS60 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS60

 JX300 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the ZS60.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and ZS60.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called FinePix JX305 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $110 $248