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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV105
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was introduced 19 months prior to the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JV100 matches up vs the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic FH7

 JV100 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm JV100

 FH7 JV100 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH7

 JV100 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 has got external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 vs the FH7.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and FH7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older JV100 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $149