Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
31


96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured very close to the FH6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm JX500 | FH6 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm JX500
FH6 | Fujifilm JX500 |
---|
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm JX500 | FH6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and FH6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $90 | $129 |