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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 2 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm JX500 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FH3 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm JX500 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the FH3.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $160