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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released very close to the FH2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the JX350 matches up vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FH2

 JX350 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FH2 JX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH2

 JX350 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 features external 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) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JX350 versus the FH2.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than others (121g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
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 1 1
Cost at release $200 $149