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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(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
Panasonic FH6
(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
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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").

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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.

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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 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic 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