FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was brought out 23 months before the FH6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the JZ300 grades versus the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Panasonic FH6
JZ300 | FH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the FujiFilm JZ300
FH6 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH6
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 versus the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FH6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-09 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $129 |