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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH6
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured very close to the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 FH6 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm JZ100 FH6 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the FH6.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and FH6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $129