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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX355
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 13 months later than the FH20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the JX350 scores vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FH20

 JX350 FH20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FH20 JX350 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH20

 JX350 FH20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX350 and the FH20.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and FH20.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX350 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern JX350 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH20
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 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 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery style 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
Retail price $200 $179