FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX3
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced November 2008
- Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Below is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the JV100 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe JV100 was revealed 16 months later than the LX3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JV100 matches up versus the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic LX3
| JV100 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | November 2008 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm JV100
| LX3 | JV100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic LX3
| JV100 | LX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV100 features external dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JV100 against the LX3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the JV100 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.
FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and LX3.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The JV100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm JV100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent JV100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
| Also called | FinePix JV105 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2008-11-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | 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 | 126g (0.28 lb) | 265g (0.58 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
| Other | ||
| 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $99 | $449 |